Jay Naidoo is an Indian born South African social activist. He is the founding General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions, and was a Minister who served in President Mandela’s Cabinet. Naidoo gives his take on the state of the country, its economic prospects, and the future of Mandela’s African National Congress.

(Disclaimer: All guests views are their own.)

Jay Naidoo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jay_Naidoo

Music:
Opening Theme Music by Brandon Duke
"Highest Peaks - Drums Only" by William Van De Crommert (licensed through Storyblocks).

Produced by Karkata Media LLC in association with Perspicacity Media LLC.
Copyright 2023, Karkata Media LLC.

Omar Waraich, is a writer, journalist, and human rights advocate who has covered Pakistan and South Asia for Time Magazine and The Independent. He joins us to discuss the many issues facing Pakistan, from its political troubles to financial issues to its struggle against climate change.

Omar Waraich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmarWaraich

Omar's website: https://www.omarwaraich.com/

Omar's Article: "It's Time For The Generals To Let Go In Pakistan" https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/05/18/imrankhan-pakistan-military-elections/

Music:
Opening Theme Music by Brandon Duke
"Distressing Reports" by John Presstone (licensed through Storyblocks).

Produced by Karkata Media LLC in association with Perspicacity Media LLC.
Copyright 2023, Karkata Media LLC.

We talk to the authors of "Age of Danger: Keeping America Safe in an Era of New Superpowers, New Weapons, and New Threats" (Andrew Hoehn & Thom Shanker) about the myriad of new threats facing the United States and how to face them.

Andrew Hoehn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyHoehn

Thom Shanker on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomShanker

Age of Danger on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Danger-Keeping-America-Superpowers/dp/B0BJ1673NM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H3H2697IUFWP&keywords=age+of+danger&qid=1685293653&sprefix=age+of+danger%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1

Music:
Opening Theme Music by Brandon Duke "True Detective" by Boris Skalksy (licensed through Storyblocks).

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Lieutenant General Deependra Singh Hooda discusses his time in the Indian Army, including the famous 2016 "surgical strikes," along with the current and future state of India's foreign policy.

Music:
Opening Theme Music by Brandon Duke
"Investigations in Mumbait" by Boris Skalsky (licensed through Storyblocks).

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Copyright 2023, Karkata Media LLC.

Aaron David Miller discusses the current state of the Israel, from Judicial Reforms, the relations with the Palestinians, and Israel's dealing with the rest of the Middle East.

Aaron David Miller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarondmiller2

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: https://carnegieendowment.org/

Music: Opening Theme Music by Brandon Duke
"Exploring The Middle East" by Daniel Willett (licensed through Storyblocks).

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Sugith Varughese is an Indian Canadian actor, writer, and director best known for his performance as Mr. Metha on the hit show Kim’s Convenience. He discusses working in film & television in Canada and the various aspects of diversity and representation in the entertainment business.

Sugith Varughese on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SugithVarughese

Sugith Varughese on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0890268/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Music:
Opening Theme Music by Brandon Duke
"Positive Vibes" by Boris Skalsky (licensed through Storyblocks).

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Copyright 2022, Karkata Media LLC.

Milan Vaishnav talks about the different aspect of the Indian diaspora in America. Milan is a Senior Fellow and Director of the South Asia Program and the host of the Grand Tamasha podcast at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Milan Vaishnav on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MilanV

Milan on Substack: https://milanvaishnav.substack.com/

“The Grand Tamasha” Podcast: https://grand-tamasha.simplecast.com/

Music:
Opening Theme Music by Brandon Duke
"East Chill" by Boomer (licensed through Storyblocks).

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Copyright 2022, Karkata Media LLC.

The American South is a complex place these days. Chuck Reece, the founder of Salvation South, joins us to unpack the thorny subject of politics in The South and how he uses the love of Southern culture to inspire change in the region.

Chuck Reece on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chuckreece

Salvation South: https://www.salvationsouth.com/

Music:
Opening Theme Music by Brandon Duke
"Clear Pathways" by Humans Win (licensed through Storyblocks).

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Copyright 2022, Karkata Media LLC.

Ambassador Ian Kemish unpacks the evolution of Australian diplomacy and how they have taken their place on the world stage while forging a new identity apart from their British colonial roots.

Ian Kemish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanKemish

Ian’s book “The Consul: An Insider Account from Australia’s Diplomatic Frontline”
https://www.amazon.com/Consul-Insider-Australias-Diplomatic-Frontline-ebook/dp/B0B3LWKC59/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TACBD8NWKRI0&keywords=the+consul+ian+kemish&qid=1664248723&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=ian+kemish%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1


Forridel: https://www.forridel.com/


Music:
Opening Theme Music by Brandon Duke
"The Flow of Nature" by leadsquid (licensed through Storyblocks).

Produced by Karkata Media LLC in association with Perspicacity Media LLC.
Copyright 2022, Karkata Media LLC.

Dr. Unni Karunakara, former President of Médecins Sans Frontières (a.k.a. Doctors Without Borders) led an organization that literally and metaphorically traverses borders. With altruism at its core, MSF prioritizes healthcare in the most impoverished and destitute places, to all people regardless of race, creed, religion or political affiliation. The challenges include political unrest, conflict zones and climate change and yet Dr. Unni explains how MSF remains unwavering in their commitment and their ethos.

Dr. Unni Karanukara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnniKarunakara

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/


Music:
Opening Theme Music by Brandon Duke
"Change is Coming" by Humans Win (licensed through Storyblocks).

Produced by Karkata Media LLC in association with Perspicacity Media LLC.
Copyright 2022, Karkata Media LLC.