Episodes 10
Avg. Duration 1h 35m
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Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Jan 2025

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Pakka politics is a podcast in Tamil that breaks down and makes sense of everyday politics and the impact it has on the social and cultural landscape. From local and national news developments to global issues that can shape the world around you, TNM’s Shabbir Ahmed and his guests delve deep into the heart of the issue. Pakka Politics with Shabbir Ahmed will host a range of voices and opinions – politicians, activists, academics, journalists and more – giving you perspectives to help you understand politics today.

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Pakka Politics Ep 10 : Ft Sasikanth Senthil on Hindutva, Caste, Dalit Politics, Congress

Jan 10, 2025 1h 54m

“I feel that it is unethical for me to continue as a civil servant in the government when the fundamental building blocks of our diverse democracy are being compromised in an unprecedented manner.”…

S1E9 Pakka Politics Ep 9: Ft Mano Thangaraj on Hindutva, Kanniyakumari Politics

Nov 19, 2024 1h 17m

Is Tamil Nadu politics heading toward the next generation? Will the entry of an actor-turned-politician alter political equations in the state? Is it going to be Udhayanidhi vs. Vijay? These are some…

S1E8 Pakka Politics Ep 8: Ft CITU Soundararajan on Labour rights and politics

Oct 25, 2024 1h 59m

For the first time in 17 years, employees at Samsung’s Sriperumbudur plant went on strike, demanding their right to form a labour union. The Samsung workers’ strike has sparked a debate on permitting…

S1E7 Pakka Politics Ep 7: Ft Sugitha Sarangaraj on Newsroom Politics

Oct 11, 2024 1h 26m

A recent study by the Reuters Institute reveals that only 24% of the 174 top editors across 240 brands on five continents are women. Similarly, the 2020 Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) report…

S1E6 10 Years of Modi's Rule

Apr 12, 2024 1h 41m

As India stands at the crossroads of its future, 10 years of Modi’s governance have ignited apprehensions among democratic forces regarding the nation’s trajectory if BJP retains power in the 2024…

S1E5 Marx, Music and Makkal Politics - Ft. Comrade Gangsta

Mar 01, 2024 1h 42m

Following in the footsteps of Tamil Nadu’s rich history of counter-culture and progressive politics through music, comes the hip-hop band Comrade Gangsta. The band blends socialism, Ambedkarite and…

S1E4 North Chennai, Dalit and Dravidian Politics - Shalin Maria Lawrance Podcast

Feb 02, 2024 1h 45m

Tamil Nadu has witnessed a surge in atrocities against Dalits, and in recent years, these attacks have multiplied, raising questions about the commitment of Dravidian parties to protect marginalized…

S1E3 Kavi Sayam Poosum Arasiyal - Mathur Sathya

Jan 12, 2024 1h 11m

Since their electoral triumph in 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological fountainhead Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have been actively trying to appropriate the legacies of…

S1E2 RSS, India & Hindu Rashtra - Vijaya Sankar Podcast

Nov 27, 2023 1h 36m

Under BJP rule, India has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, marked by the rise of majoritarian politics and the pervasive influence of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)…

S1E1 Poiseidhiyum Arasiyalum: Iyan Karthikeyan

Nov 03, 2023 1h 24m

Disinformation has wreaked havoc worldwide. In India, disinformation has been weaponized against minorities and marginalized groups, spreading hate and inciting hate crimes. In this episode of "Pakka…

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