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FAQs about Zero Down:How many episodes does Zero Down have?The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.
August 31, 202573. The Sarojini PlaybookJoin Bhadra and Kashish as they turn a shopping trip to Delhi’s iconic Sarojini Nagar into a crash course in game theory. From bargaining tricks and price wars to the Nash Equilibrium and the Prisoner’s Dilemma, this episode uncovers the hidden strategies behind every deal.Witty, sharp, and full of real-world insights, it’s the economic playbook you didn’t know you needed for your next Sarojini haul....more9minPlay
August 30, 202572. Moves, Counter-Moves and AlliancesHave you freshly turned into a voter? Are you wondering whom to vote for? Before you decide, dive into this podcast and walk with Gargi and Anusmita around the world of politics looked at through the lens of Game Theory. Discover the various kinds of games played by political parties and unveil what goes on in the minds of every voter simultaneously that impacts on the election results.Yes, this is where Strategy meets Power and Psychology meets Diplomacy....more14minPlay
August 30, 2025Moves, Counter-Moves and AlliancesHave you freshly turned into a voter? Are you wondering whom to vote for? Before you decide, dive into this podcast and walk with Gargi and Anusmita around the world of politics looked at through the lens of Game Theory. Discover the various kinds of games played by political parties and unveil what goes on in the minds of every voter simultaneously that impacts on the election results.Yes, this is where Strategy meets Power and Psychology meets Diplomacy....more14minPlay
August 10, 202571. Game Theory and South Asia's Nuclear Strategy: India and Pakistan in focusIn this episode, Nandinii and Manya use game theory to unpack India and Pakistan's nuclear strategies. Through the classic Prisoner's Dilemma experiment, they explore how strategic decisions, mutual distrust, and historical tensions direct the prospect of peace and conflict in one of the most volatile nuclear flashpoints - and what it would take to break the cycle...more12minPlay
August 10, 2025Game Theory and South Asia's Nuclear Strategy: India and Pakistan in focusIn this episode, Nandinii and Manya use game theory to unpack India and Pakistan's nuclear strategies. Through the classic Prisoner's Dilemma experiment, they explore how strategic decisions, mutual distrust, and historical tensions direct the prospect of peace and conflict in one of the most volatile nuclear flashpoints - and what it would take to break the cycle...more12minPlay
July 31, 202570. Debt Trap Diplomacy – Is China Really to Blame?Is China helping countries grow or trapping them in debt? In this episode of Zero Down, Priyadarshini and Manya explore the geopolitical motives and economic impacts behind unsustainable debt practices. From ports in Sri Lanka to railways in Africa, we look who's gaining, who's slipping, and what it means for global power dynamics....more11minPlay
July 31, 202570. Debt Trap Diplmacy – Is China Really to Blame?Is China helping countries grow or trapping them in debt? In this episode of Zero Down, Priyadarshini and Manya explore the geopolitical motives and economic impacts behind unsustainable debt practices. From ports in Sri Lanka to railways in Africa, we look who's gaining, who's slipping, and what it means for global power dynamics....more11minPlay
April 12, 202569. An Analysis of Reciprocal TariffsIn this episode of the Zero Down Podcast, join the heads, Tanya and Prapti for a discussion on international trade, reciprocal tariffs and the impact on the current economic and geopolitical scenario....more14minPlay
April 12, 2025An Analysis of Reciprocal TariffsIn this episode of the Zero Down Podcast, join the heads, Tanya and Prapti for a discussion on international trade, reciprocal tariffs and the impact on the current economic and geopolitical scenario. ...more14minPlay
April 08, 202568. ZDP Shots: Statistics Behind the Stanley Cup: Pop Culture, Economics, and the Psychology Behind OverconsumptionIn this episode of Zero Down Podcast's non member series, ZDP Shots, Devika, Bhadra, and Diya spill the tea (from the Stanley Cup) about why we feel the urge to buy things that we do not necessarily need. From engineered scarcity, sunk cost fallacy, to herd mentality and other concepts, join them as they explore different behavioural economics theories manipulating consumer demand - and why it works so well. Are we really choosing what we buy, or are brands choosing for us?...more22minPlay
FAQs about Zero Down:How many episodes does Zero Down have?The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.