Best Conduit Creations Podcasts (2025)

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India keeping an eye on Chinese goods dumping efforts 5:20

3d ago5:20

5:20

Global trade stresses are forcing Chinese manufacturers to dump goods in markets like India. New Delhi has responded with anti-dumping duties to protect local industries. More could follow. What exactly is dumping and what is its impact on the target country? Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choice…

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S2E31: We Need to Talk 57:24

4d ago57:24

57:24

Digsby's Crew discusses the revelations of Ciudad de las Nubes and contemplates their next steps. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddi…

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Gir’s big cats feel the pressure of growing numbers 7:00

10d ago7:00

7:00

286 lions died in Gujarat over the past two years, a significant number of them due to unnatural causes. While Gir’s conservation story has been laudable, it may be falling prey to its own success. The growing lion population, necessitating larger territories, has resulted in greater conflict with humans and accidental deaths. There is also the spe…

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Bonus: Thank You for Two Years of M&P! 50:03

16d ago50:03

50:03

The crew thanks the community for their unbelievable support over the past two years! They also take some time to reflect on the show and their thoughts on its future. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube…

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What happens if there is a recession in the US? 8:16

17d ago8:16

8:16

While the US is not experiencing a recession yet, concerns about its onset are growing – despite the pause on reciprocal tariffs. If one does hit, it would have a significant impact on India, churning stock markets, shrinking exports and economic growth, and raising unemployment. However, there are ways you can prepare for such an eventuality. Plea…

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S2E30: The Flower of Life 1:19:34

19d ago1:19:34

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With its Flora Devida energy depleted, Ciudad de las Nubes plummets towards Lorthal's surface. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.c…

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‘Nehru’s socialism was not a mistake… Socialism may be in crisis, but capitalism is too’ 1:15:34

20d ago1:15:34

1:15:34

When I think of the evolution of Indian news media, I divide it into phases: post-independence, a nation finding its feet, the age of despair when the promises of freedom seemed distant, the Emergency, the political churn that followed, the economic reforms, the digital revolution, and so on. There would have been very few who’d have seen it all fi…

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Rising cases of cancer among the young sound alarm 7:46

24d ago7:46

7:46

Study after study points to a “generational shift” in cancer cases. In other words, there is a rising incidence of cancer among Millennials and Gen Z. These findings bring into sharp perspective the challenges of modern lifestyles and diseases. Researchers say dietary choices, sedentary lifestyles and exposure to environmental pollutants are among …

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‘Who is Namdeo Dhasal?’ Censors’ ignorance a chance to remind ourselves of him 11:47

1M ago11:47

11:47

Censor board officials, while reviewing a movie on legendary Dalit poet-activist Namdeo Dhasal, asked who he was, stunning the filmmaker and sparking political and social outrage. Dhasal gave voice to not just the Dalit experience but also that of those forced to the fringes of society. His was the voice of all the oppressed. Dhasal’s words transfo…

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S2E29: The Choice 52:31

1M ago52:31

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Jhuls and Dax make their final stand against Raul, but what they're fighting for isn't as simple as they thought. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: h…

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India and the world need WHO more than ever 8:28

1M ago8:28

8:28

President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the WHO could weaken the world’s ability to respond to modern health challenges. More than ever, this is a time to collaborate on disease prevention and management. The milestones WHO has achieved while working with India are a great example of what can be achieved, although a tremendous amount is left to…

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Corporate debt write-offs: privatising profits, socialising losses 10:00

1M ago10:00

10:00

Corporate loan write-offs are justified as necessary to improve banks’ financial situation and to stimulate economic activity. However, they increase the fiscal deficit and government debt, reducing the money available for social welfare and development programmes. The burden is borne by taxpayers and we now also have to make do with fewer public s…

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S2E28: Sacrifice 53:57

2M ago53:57

53:57

Waltz, Dax, and Sczmythe make their final stand against the Myrkvane. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ I…

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‘AI can’t tailor investments to individual goals yet’ 24:52

2M ago24:52

24:52

Like with so many industries, artificial intelligence is transforming personal investing. It offers analysis and services like portfolio management at speeds and depth that were only dreamt of earlier. However, along with these benefits, there is also the spectre of data breaches and errors that can prove very costly to the small investor. Portfoli…

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Serious challenges to India’s renewable energy push, but solutions on hand too 9:30

2M ago9:30

9:30

India’s energy demand will grow faster than that of any other country due to its sheer size and growth potential. Given the climate challenge, most of this new demand must be met by renewable sources. However, that’s anything but easy. The push faces a variety of challenges, from financing to community opposition and policy uncertainty to grid inte…

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How India came to rely on Russian crude, why that could change and what that means for you 8:36

2M ago8:36

8:36

After the invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions, India took the opportunity to start buying cheap Russian crude. From 12% earlier, Russia went on to account for 40% of India’s oil imports. Now, fresh US sanctions mean our days of buying cheap Russian crude could be over. If India’s oil import bill increases, so will inflation. Please lis…

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S2E27: Light 'Em Up 1:14:41

2M ago1:14:41

1:14:41

Raul attempts to flee with the Flora Devida while the Myrkvane hunts Tuff. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPorta…

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EV charging infra needs policy, incentives boost to meet 2030 goal 6:21

2M ago6:21

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The goal is to have 30% of newly registered private cars to be electric by 2030 but range anxiety caused by the lack of adequate charging infrastructure could put paid to that. India has 200 EVs per commercial charging point, which compares very poorly to the average of 20 in the US and less than 10 in China. What’s needed very quickly is greater i…

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‘The powerless have nothing but their stories to offer’ 1:21:47

2M ago1:21:47

1:21:47

‘City on Fire: A Boyhood in Aligarh’ is a superb memoir of a boyhood spent in Aligarh on volatile communal faultlines. The author, Zeyad Masroor Khan, details the pains associated with growing up, of joy and grief and loss and evolution. Its greatest success, however, is in portraying how the relationship between Indian Hindus and Muslims ebbs and …

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Should India switch to two time zones? 7:38

2M ago7:38

7:38

If you consider mean solar times, there is a two-hour difference across India’s breadth. So, sticking to a single time zone impacts sleep patterns, health, education outcomes and economic output. Yet, governments over the decades have rejected scientific advice to switch to two time zones. They have cited “strategic reasons” and the risk of events …

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S2E26: Breaking Point 56:17

3M ago56:17

56:17

Digsby's Crew struggles in their valiant fight to save the planet of Lorthal. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPo…

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The Indian middle-class is under financial siege 10:35

3M ago10:35

10:35

The term ‘shrinking middle-class’ is now common and there are several indicators that it is based in fact. Consumption is down. Last year, two-wheeler sales fell and car inventory rose. The cost of living is through the roof and real wages are stagnating. The once-thriving middle-class is struggling with significant economic challenges that have si…

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Why China’s mega dam in Tibet worries India, threaten riverine ecology and communities 8:08

3M ago8:08

8:08

China is building a dam on the Brahmaputra in Tibet, which will be thrice the size of the Three Gorges project. It will mean China has control over flow of the water into India, raising serious security and economic concerns. What’s more, it lies on an earthquake fault zone and presents a threat to the riverine ecology as well as local communities.…

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S2E25: Ride or Die 58:41

3M ago58:41

58:41

Waltz, Tuff, and Sczmythe battle the dreaded Myrkvane while Dax rushes to help Jhuls in his fight against Raul in Caverna de Luz. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandP…

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‘Future of B-schools likely to be new-format courses, with fewer 2-year MBAs’ 1:05:03

3M ago1:05:03

1:05:03

Especially after liberalisation and the era of high growth, the demand for MBA degrees skyrocketed. This led to the establishment of several public and private institutions offering the degrees. However, over time, several challenges arose – not least that many of the graduates were not employable. Also, facing technological disruption in a fast-ch…

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India’s tilt towards oligarchy – Part 2 7:16

3M ago7:16

7:16

In the last part of the series on India’s march towards oligarchy, All Indians Matter looks at what can be done to arrest the slide. If we are to return to a state that truly cares for everyone, if we are to have strong social welfare and economic safety nets, we need a new kind of politics – the kind that breaks the stranglehold of wealth on power…

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India’s turn towards oligarchy – Part 1 9:46

3M ago9:46

9:46

Oligarchy is a political system in which power lies in the hands of a few individuals or a single class. The source can be wealth, connections, political influence... Joe Biden referred to it in his farewell speech as President, warning of its consequences. After Russia, India has the most billionaires in the world per trillion dollars of GDP – whi…

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S2E24: Dance of the Destinies 49:51

3M ago49:51

49:51

Jhuls duels Raul while the rest of Digbsy's Crew battles his army above for the fate of Lorthal. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit…

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The rise of the populist right – Part 3. March of the right brigade in India 11:39

4M ago11:39

11:39

What is a nation? And who does it belong to? In India, the far-right project aims for a nation defined by Hindutva, a single language – Hindi – and a tight control on what we eat, think, who we can marry, and a hierarchy based on religion and caste when it comes to rights, freedoms and resources. There is no space for cultural diversity. Sectariani…

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The rise of the populist right – Part 2. Turn right on Revisionism Street 10:24

4M ago10:24

10:24

A revisionist approach towards history is among the most powerful weapons in the right’s arsenal. Righting so-called historical wrongs is among the causes it dedicates itself most passionately to. Using history, the populist right manufactures a sense of victimhood within the majority and rewrites history to manufacture a glorious past that must th…

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S2E23: Blood on Your Hands 57:20

4M ago57:20

57:20

Waltz, Dax, and Tuff continue their assault on the Castle of Star Sea while Jhuls ventures into Caverna de Luz to confront Raul. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPo…

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‘AI-powered surveillance systems, deep fakes are great threats to privacy’ 36:00

4M ago36:00

36:00

AI is transforming businesses, governance and jobs. However, as it becomes ubiquitous, it also raises privacy concerns. India has more than 700 million internet users and generates vast amounts of personal data every day, which makes for a lucrative target for cybercriminals. Sadly, data breaches are becoming common. Lack of awareness compounds the…

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The rise of the populist right – Part 1. Immigrants, economics and a sense of decline 9:11

4M ago9:11

9:11

There is a surge of right-wing populism across the world and, of course, in India. Much of it has to do with fear – of change, of immigrants, of the shrinking number of jobs, of being surpassed by groups that were historically lower on the socioeconomic order, of once mighty economies slowing, of your powerful nation now being challenged by those g…

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How a weak rupee affects you 7:13

4M ago7:13

7:13

Most people don’t understand it but a weakening rupee raises the cost of living, especially impacting the cost of essentials and leaving you with less in your pocket at the end of each month. It also impacts a wide variety of sectors, from automobiles to electronics, agriculture and aviation. The health of the rupee is, in fact, an indicator of the…

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S2E22: Into the Fray 1:02:25

4M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Digsby's Crew charges into battle for the fate of Lorthal. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: h…

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Food inflation still worryingly high 7:28

5M ago7:28

7:28

Food inflation has fallen slightly but it remains way too high for comfort. This was mainly why the RBI did not lower interest rates despite pressure from the government. High food inflation affects the lower-income group more because it has less money and so a larger proportion of its earnings are spent on basics like food and fuel. High food infl…

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How misinformation blends with bias to shape what we believe 7:54

5M ago7:54

7:54

Misinformation and fake news are serious concerns, having implications across internal security, business, social justice, politics and more. They combine with deep-rooted biases to shape events, from elections to the COVID-19 pandemic. People are especially vulnerable to misinformation at a time when polarisation is widening. What can you do to av…

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S2E21: Down the Barrel 1:08:25

5M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Dax faces the consequences of a tough decision. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.…

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‘If food labels are not understood, it can impact your health badly’ 31:20

5M ago31:20

31:20

There have been several warnings that information on packaged food labels can be misleading. For example, food advertised as sugar-free may be loaded with fats, refined cereals and even hidden sugars. In July, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, approved a proposal to display nutritional information, such as total sugar, salt and satu…

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Climate finance is about justice, not numbers 8:18

5M ago8:18

8:18

It’s been yet another disappointing COP. It’s clear now that the poorer nations are least responsible for the climate crisis but most affected by it. If the COP is to have any meaning, the richer nations – historically responsible for the most emissions – will have to play their part and dig deep into their pockets. Otherwise, the COP is in danger …

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India is paying a huge price for air pollution 9:40

5M ago9:40

9:40

Air pollution is costing India big money. It is estimated that India’s GDP would increase by $95 billion a year if it achieves safe air quality levels. As far as the human cost goes, a study showed that 464 children under the age of five die every day as a result of factors associated with air pollution. So, there is an urgent need for businesses a…

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S2E20: Wait and Sea 47:45

5M ago47:45

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Digsby's Crew prepares to carry the Flora Devida across Star Sea. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Insta…

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More women entrepreneurs would boost female labour force participation 8:48

5M ago8:48

8:48

Female-owned businesses create opportunities for other women, thus boosting their workforce participation. Also, they are less likely than male entrepreneurs to exhibit gender discrimination. So, policies that support female entrepreneurship are crucial and lead to greater social inclusion of women – much needed in a culture that perpetuates tradit…

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‘Sustainable farming in India is still in the proof of concept stage’ 37:40

6M ago37:40

37:40

Indian agriculture finds itself at the intersection of three major challenges: ensuring food security, climate change and sustainable use of resources like water. Further, there is an overreliance on chemical inputs. Given the environmental crisis, there is a crying need for a pivot towards sustainable farming. This pivot spans policy reforms to aw…

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Bleeding jobs, informal sector needs a lifeline 11:28

6M ago11:28

11:28

A government survey painting a bleak picture of businesses closing down and jobs being lost in the informal sector was followed by one published by a ratings agency that said the situation was even more grim than indicated. What’s undisputed is that the sector that provides most of the country’s employment and more than half of the GDP is in deep t…

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S2E19: Fog of War 1:12:30

6M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Our heroes battle a blood-thirsty undead horde prowling the dark and misty alleyways of Ciudad de las Nubes. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https:…

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Memes are aiding democratic dissent and discourse 8:15

6M ago8:15

8:15

At a time when institutions are failing us and our freedoms are under attack, memes offer a language of resistance that is contemporary, easy to produce and quick to disseminate. They are enabling citizens to project their democratic power and to initiate action. By doing so, memes represent a welcome addition to our democratic discourse. Please li…

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Gender gap in STEM needs serious attention 8:23

6M ago8:23

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The STEM workforce of women in India is estimated at 27% of the total, way behind the global average of 30% and far below the aspired-to 50%. This gender gap is even wider in leadership positions. It's an old story. Women usually have no choice when it comes to domestic and care burdens, and they face prejudice, stereotyping and other systemic barr…

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S2E18: Little Shop of Horrors 40:18

6M ago40:18

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The party sneaks through the misty streets of Ciudad de las Nubes. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Inst…

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