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Listen to this Final episode of our Powershift series. A new wave politics has taken over Tamil Nadu with legacy parties struggling to stay relevant.

Will the new wave prove to be efficient and take the state forward ? Listen to know more.

What defines a government's legacy—economic growth, social welfare, or the ideas it chooses to fight for?

In the final part of Powershift: Tamil Nadu's Political DNA, we explore the 2021–2026 period through the lens of governance, education, federalism, and cultural identity.

From student-focused initiatives that expanded access to education and skill development, to the state's continued push for greater federal autonomy, from the renewed focus on the Keezhadi excavations that reignited conversations about Tamil civilisation, to an administration that projected stability and administrative efficiency—this episode examines the policies and priorities that shaped contemporary Tamil Nadu.

Were these years a continuation of the Dravidian model, an evolution of it, or the beginning of a new political chapter?

🎙️ Tune in as we conclude the Powershift series by unpacking the decisions, debates, and vision that continue to shape Tamil Nadu's future.

How did Tamil Nadu emerge as one of India's fastest-growing economies after the pandemic?

From managing the COVID-19 crisis to attracting record investments, strengthening manufacturing, and sustaining double-digit GSDP growth, the 2021–2026 period marked a significant shift in the state's economic trajectory.

In this episode of Powershift: Tamil Nadu's Political DNA, we examine the policies, governance model, and administrative decisions that shaped this transformation. We also take a closer look at the roles played by PTR Palanivel Thiaga Rajan in steering the state's finances during the early years of the government and TRB Rajaa in driving Tamil Nadu's investment push and industrial expansion.

Were these outcomes the result of effective governance, long-term policy continuity, or favourable economic conditions? We break down the numbers, the narratives, and the politics behind one of Tamil Nadu's most discussed five-year periods.

🎙️ Listen now and decide for yourself.

A decade that changed Tamil Nadu forever.

An unprecedented conviction shook the state's political establishment. A devastating natural disaster tested governance and resilience. A national entrance examination sparked one of the most emotional debates in modern Tamil Nadu. And within a span of a few years, the state lost two towering figures who had dominated its politics for decades, leaving behind a leadership vacuum and a fierce struggle for succession.

In Part 7 of Powershift: Tamil Nadu's Political DNA, we explore the turbulent years from 2011 to 2021—a period marked by uncertainty, transition, and the reshaping of Tamil Nadu's political future.

🎙️ Listen now to understand how a decade of crises, power struggles, and political change laid the foundation for the Tamil Nadu we see today.

The 2006–2011 period was one of the most consequential chapters in Tamil Nadu's political history.

From the 2G spectrum controversy and the state's worsening power crisis to the abolition of entrance examinations, the rise of welfare politics through free Color TVs and ₹1/kg rice schemes, and growing debates around cinema monopolies—this was a period that reshaped both governance and public discourse.

In Part 6 of Powershift: Tamil Nadu's Political DNA, we unpack the policies, controversies, and political calculations that defined an era and continue to influence Tamil Nadu even today.

🎙️ Listen now and decide for yourself: Was this a period of transformative welfare, political overreach, or both?

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A political comeback, bold decisions, and one of the largest mass dismissals in Indian history. Did Jayalalithaa's second tenure mark a change in leadership style—or a continuation of her earlier rule?

Tune in as we unpack the key events, controversies, and legacy of her second term as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Listen to this episode to learn about how three students are challenging the entire CBSE board over irregularities in the evaluation of class 12 board exam results.

How did the people respond to Jayalalithaa’s first term in power?
How did Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian parties begin their strategic alliances with the BJP?
And how did the rise of the IT and automobile sectors reshape the state’s economy?

Listen to this episode as we explore the political shifts of the 1990s, from anti-incumbency and unstable coalition governments at the Centre to the alliance politics that changed Tamil Nadu forever.

From the death of MGR to the rise of Jayalalitha.

How did Jayalalitha come to power despite many hurdles? Was her first term as CM a welcome change to Tamil Nadu? Listen to this episode to know more on how the TN's political landscape shifted in the 90s

From the Split of DMK to Emergency to MGR'S 10 year rule - Listen to our next episode on Tamil Nadu's Political DNA