Podcast Episodes

Why is WWE wrestling with regulators?

In today’s episode for 16th March 2023, we take a look at WWE’s (World Wrestling Entertainment Inc’s) attempt to legalise betting on wrestling matches.

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

India’s pension problem

In today’s episode for 15th March 2023 we explain why there’s a furore over the pension system in India.

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

The Swiss knife cutting through Toblerone

In today’s episode for 14th March 2023, we tell you how the Toblerone chocolate lost its Swissness.

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

The Death of Silicon Valley Bank

On 7th March, Silicon Valley Bank tweeted, “Proud to be on @Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s Best Banks…”

By 10th March, SVB’s stock price had tanked by 60% and the bank was taken over by an arm o…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

India’s love for fried chicken?

In today’s episode for 11th March 2023, we’re not talking about a stock. We’re not talking about an industry. Instead, we’re taking the microscope to a sub-niche market — fried chicken.

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

The Yield Curve is Scaring Everyone

In today’s episode for 10th March 2023, we explain what’s up with the bond markets and the yield curve.

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

The Jan Aushadhi Revolution?

In today’s episode for 9th March 2023, we explain how the government has been attempting to make medicines more accessible to Indians.

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

What if women were paid for daily chores?

When we wrote a story for women’s day last year we told you how women’s role in the economy gets easily distorted because their unpaid work at home isn’t officially considered while measuring economi…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

3 things from the Blume Ventures report

This weekend, every startup person in India (or maybe just Bengaluru?) had only one question — “Did you read the Blume Ventures report?” And we didn’t want you to feel any FOMO. So we read the 125-pa…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

An explainer on El Niño

In today’s episode for 6th March 2023, we discuss El Niño and why India is fearing its inflationary effect this year

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago