All Things Policy
Takshashila Institution
Ever wondered how automation will change the world? Maybe you puzzle over what India could do to ease traffic congestion, or how China's aircraft carriers will transform Indian Ocean geopolitics? All Things Policy, a daily podcast brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, brings you all the answers. Every weekday, our researchers break down complex economic and geopolitical ideas through the lens of current events. For everyone from the busy executive to the curious student, All Things Policy is all you'll need to understand the world (and appreciate your breakfast) better.
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Oct 21, 2020 • 37min
Ep. 438: Mental Health and the Pandemic
Prolonged periods of isolation and loss of jobs due to COVID-19 have resulted in rising cases of suicide, depression, and anxiety. Open conversations about mental health are the best way to address the stigma surrounding it.
Oct 20, 2020 • 46min
Ep. 437: To Break or Not to Break: Discussing the US Congressional Report on Antitrust
The US Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law came out with a 449-page report on monopoly power in digital markets. How might recommendations from this report impact the functioning of Amazon,
Oct 19, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 436: What's Happening in Space?
It's been an eventful couple of weeks in matters relating to space, with eight nations signing an agreement on moon exploration and new advances in the reusable craft.
Oct 16, 2020 • 34min
Ep. 435: How the Portuguese Influenced India's Culture
From a transformation of cuisines to vanishing creole languages to loan words we use every day, the influence of Portugal on the fabric of life in the subcontinent is endlessly fascinating. Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan
Oct 15, 2020 • 30min
Ep. 434: The Hidden Realities Behind Crime Statistics
What state has the worst crime rates? That's not easy to tell because crime statistics in India aren't always accurate reflections of the actual crime situation. In this episode,
Oct 14, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 433: China’s Blueprint for Data Security
China recently launched the Global Data Security Initiative, laying out eight important principles. One of these principles talks about the need to use judicial processes to provide law enforcement access to data.
Oct 13, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 432: The Trials and Tribulations of ASHAs
Why did India's auxiliary health workers, the ASHAs, go on strike? Sunila Dixit talks to Anirudh Kanisetti about the challenges ASHAs have faced - the increased burden from the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of protective equipment,
Oct 12, 2020 • 32min
Ep. 431: Taiwan's China Threat
Tensions between China and Taiwan are on the rise due to repeated Chinese military drills and activities in the Taiwan Strait. In this episode, Manoj and Suyash talk to Sunila about what it means for the future of China-Taiwan relations, and what should
Oct 9, 2020 • 35min
Ep. 430: How Can States Help Themselves?
The stalemate between the Union and the states with regards to GST compensation continues. Even if it is resolved, it is going to be a temporary fix. States will need to explore ways to leverage their untapped revenue generation
Oct 8, 2020 • 22min
Ep. 429: Does Facebook Risk Antitrust Action?
Facebook reportedly aims to integrate Messenger and Instagram Direct. While this may have been in the works all along, it's now stirring murmurs about US antitrust action. Aditya Ramanathan joins Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre to break down recent events.
