Synopsis
Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissects the complexities of current events occurring for young Indians and diaspora members to digest with interviews of experts while also having conversations with young Indians to gauge what India is to young Indians all over the world. The artwork for the podcast was created by Saumya Pankaj.
Episodes
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Ep: 9 Republic Day 2019!
09/02/2019 Duration: 28minJoin Sudhanshu as he talks to Jyotsna Mehra and Yashashwi Bagga, students at Oxford Univeristy from India about Republic Day, what it means to be Indian, and how they explain India to others while studying abroad.
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Ep. 8: Pursuing Your Dreams with Soundarya Sharma
11/07/2018 Duration: 37minJoin Sudhanshu as he speaks to upcoming Bollywood actress Soundarya Sharma about going to dentistry school, becoming a doctor and then pursuing her passion in acting.
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Ep. 7: Young People, Politics and Media with Kunal Kamra
10/06/2018 Duration: 37minJoin Sudhanshu as he has a 'chill' and candid conversation with comedian and currently India's podcast sensation, Kunal Kamra. The interview touches on a variety of issues from Kunal's own journey from comedy to activism with the current political climate, right-wing trolling, young people, digesting and making news accessible, and what he thinks of India now and what he hopes for India in the future.
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Ep. 6: Race, Gender and Identity
10/06/2018 Duration: 40minJoin Sudhanshu as he speaks to Leela Jadhav on the issues of race and gender at Oxford and the identity of being part of the diaspora.
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Ep. 5: A Conversation on India’s Political Economy with P. Chidambaram
18/04/2018 Duration: 16minJoin Sudhanshu as he has a conversation with P. Chidambaram.
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Ep. 4: Democratising Art and Breaking Barriers with T.M. Krishna
24/02/2018 Duration: 41minJoin Sudhanshu as he has a very candid interview with Carnatic music vocalist, activist, writer and the winner of the Ramon Magsaysay award, T.M. Krishna. The interview touches on a variety of issues from Krishna's own journey from musical prodigy to activism within the Carnatic music world, BJP's right-wing narrative, Brahmanical notions, the diaspora effect, how the next generation will change and his analysis on Tamil Nadu's current political climate.
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Ep. 2: Identity and Patriarchy as an Indian-American
24/02/2018 Duration: 29minJoin Sudhanshu as he talks to Ankita Kanakadandila on her spoken word poetry and work that reflects on identity and patriarchy as an Indian-American.
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Ep. 1: Republic Day Special
24/02/2018 Duration: 28minJoin Sudhanshu as he talks to Jyotsna Mehra and Yashashwi Bagga, students at Oxford Univeristy from India about Republic Day, what it means to be Indian, and how they explain India to others while studying abroad. Music Credit: Dhobi Ghat; Composed by Gustavo Santaolalla ; Courtesy of Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series)