The Matrix Podcast features interviews with social scientists from across the University of California, Berkeley campus (and beyond). It also features recordings of events, including panels and lectures. The Matrix Podcast is produced by Social Science Matrix, an interdisciplinary research center at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Demographics Decoded - Unveiling the trends shaping your future
Simon Kuestenmacher and Michael Yardney
Join leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher and wealth and property investment expert Michael Yardney as they share Australian demographic shifts, trend analysis and social change insights to help business decision makers, entrepreneurs, and investors make informed decisions. Each week, we bring you in-depth discussions about how demographics affects our future and actionable advice on demographic factors that influence property investment, business and industry and how to prepare for demog ...
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Conversations about living healthier, happier, longer Health | Nutrition Science | Longevity | Demography #EatRealFood #OlderNotOver
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The Cārvāka Podcast is a series of long-form conversations hosted by Kushal Mehra. The podcast covers a wide range of subjects where Kushal speaks with a wide range of guests to talk about sports, philosophy, public policy, current affairs, history, economics, etc.
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Tune in for thought-provoking conversations with smart, creative thinkers in the fields of benefits, economics, government, demography and more. This show is brought to you by the American Benefits Council, a Washington D.C. trade association that advocates for employers, connecting public policy and private-sector solutions to shape employee benefits for the evolving global workforce.
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The study of populations and demographics is explained in detail in this introductory series by Professor David Coleman, Professor of Demography. Using statistics gathered from censuses, parish records and other sources, Professor Coleman looks at the ways in which populations rise and fall through history. This series is at an introductory level and individuals need no prior knowledge of analyzing statistics or mathematics.
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The Morningside Institute is an independent scholarly endeavor dedicated to examining human life through the liberal arts. Morningside helps scholars and students contribute to academic disciplines and understand them in light of the rich traditions that lie at their origin. The Institute also helps students integrate the beauty of culture in New York City with their search for truth in the intellectual life.
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Good pods about God, politics, and society in the Anthropocene.
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On Ear to Asia, we talk with Asia experts to unpack the issues behind news headlines in a region that is rapidly changing the world. Ear to Asia is produced by Asia Institute, the Asia research specialists at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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MNS Workers Slap Shopkeeper For Not Speaking Marathi
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1:29:50In this podcast, Kushal shares his views on the recent incident in Maharashtra where NS workers are allegedly seen slapping a shopkeeper in a video for not speaking in Marathi. Can India afford this style of lingustic tribalism as it marches towards the goal of a 10 trillion economy?#MaharashtraNews #MNS #Marathi -----------------------------------…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the leadership struggle happening in Karnataka. They also talk about the recent assault of a Gujarati businessman in Mira Road by MNS goons.Follow Tushar:X: @Tushar15_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured#congress #karnatakapolitics #leadershipchange #khargestatement #itwe…
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Homeownership in Crisis: What the Numbers Are Really Telling Us
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25:55Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s at the heart of the “Great Australian Dream”: homeownership. For over a century, owning your own home was not just a rite of passage—it was an expectation. But that dream is slipping further out of reach for millions of Australians, particularly younger generations. We discuss the evolving landscape of homeow…
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In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel talk about the latest news about the digital service tax that was imposed by the Mark Carney government. This led to a visceral response from President Trump where he threatened to impose tariffs again. As a result of that Canada decided to rescind the digital services tax to advance broader trade negotiations wit…
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Did Justin Trudeau Aid Khalistanis?
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1:15:27In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel discuss a recent interview by Canadian journalist Sameer Kaushal with Jaspal Atwal, in which Jaspal made the explosive claim that the former Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, allegedly instructed the CSIS and RCMP not to investigate the Khalistanis.Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Confer…
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USA Bombs Iran And Then Tells Israel-Iran To Stop Fighting
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55:26In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit-Iyer-Mitra about the latest developments related to the Israel-Iran conflict.Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference:https://tafsik.com/event/conference/Sunday // June 29th // 202510:00am-5:00pmPARAMOUNT EVENT SPACE222 Rowntree Dairy Rd.Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 9T2Follow Abhijit:X:…
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CSIS Report Names Khalistani Extremism
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1:04:13In this podcast, Kushal speaks Josh from the Elev8 podcast about the CSIS Public Report 2024. Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference:https://tafsik.com/event/conference/Sunday // June 29th // 202510:00am-5:00pmPARAMOUNT EVENT SPACE222 Rowntree Dairy Rd.Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 9T2Follow them:Twitter: @TheElev8PodcastWebsite…
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This Surprising Age Could Be the Happiest Time of Your Life
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23:01They say life begins at 40. But is that just a feel-good phrase… or does the data actually support it? In this episode of Demographics Decoded, we explore one of life’s most pivotal—but often misunderstood—stages: midlife. And this conversation isn’t just for those in their 40s or 50s. Whether you’re just starting out, in the thick of your career, …
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Has Canada Fixed The Immigration Frauds?
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1:07:07In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Darshan Maharaja about the recent report on Stats Canada where it has been claimed that Canada's population has finally stopped growing. Have the immigration frauds gotten fixed? Or Stats Canada is misrepresenting the numbers?Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference:https://tafsik.com/event…
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In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit preview the Indian teams tour of England. They will also talk about the recently concluded WTC finals where South Africa beat Australia to lift their first ICC trophy.Follow them:Twitter: @ask0704#BCCI #WTC2025 #IndiaVsEngland------------------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcasts on:Soun…
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India-Canada Try To Mend Ways At The G7 Summit
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59:01In this monologue, Kushal shares his views on the recently concluded G7 summit in Canada where the Canadian Pm Mark Carney had invited the Indian PM Narendra Modi. Many developments have taken place as far as India and Canada are concerned. This monologue will analyse those developments and look at the possible road ahead.Registration link for Unit…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about the Israel Iran war. America has now joined the war in an open manner. Is this now a full blown regime change operation?Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference:https://tafsik.com/event/conference/Sunday // June 29th // 202510:00am-5:00pmPARAMOUNT EVENT SPACE222 Row…
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The Real Reason Millions Are Moving to Australia – It’s Not What You Think
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28:31What does migration really tell us? Not just about borders, jobs, or economic growth—but about freedom, human ambition, and the deep desire for a better life. In today’s show we explore the deeper meaning behind one of the most powerful global forces of our time - migration. So, if you're wondering why record numbers of people are choosing to call …
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Operation Rising Lion: Israel Strikes Iran
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1:00:03In this podcast, with Kushal speaks with Catherine Perez-Shakdam about Operation Rising Lion where Israel has struck the heart of Iran where multiple targets have been hit including nuclear enrichment facilities and dpots where their top leadership was situated.Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference:https://tafsik.com/event…
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Canadian Expectations From The G7 Summit
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1:07:52In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel discuss the possible results Canada can extract from the upcoming G7 summit and the media barrage by the Khalistanis on the Indian PM's invitation to the summit.Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference:https://tafsik.com/event/conference/Sunday // June 29th // 202510:00am-5:00pmPARAMOUNT EVE…
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Technology and China in the New Political Economy
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1:24:05The innovation, use and experience, and exchange of new and emerging technologies today are influenced by the role that China plays in global politics and economy. Recorded on April 18, 2025, this Matrix on Point panel brought together experts of the Chinese political economy and law and society in a conversation to discuss the political, economic,…
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Living Well at the End of a World: Antón Barba-Kay on “These United States of Books: What Democracy Will Endure Its Digitalization?”
In his talk, Antón Barba-Kay probes how the logics of the digital world—endless choice, algorithmic optimization, and a veneer of neutrality—quietly erode the habits of judgment and shared reality that democracy depends on. He contrasts two futures: one that doubles down on engineering our information streams for “better” engagement, and another th…
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Governing Giants: Law, Politics, and Antitrust
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1:18:43Large corporations increasingly dominate markets, the flow of information, and political influence. In response, many governments have used antitrust policies in an attempt to rein in companies. Examples include investigations and cases brought by the United States and the European Union against Google, in addition to major investigations against M…
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The Aftermath Of The Ukrainian Drone Attack On Russia
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1:06:14In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer Mitra about the Ukranian drone attack on Russia and its aftermath. They discuss the strategic aspect of this attack and its geopolitical ramifications.Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference:https://tafsik.com/event/conference/Sunday // June 29th // 202510:00am-5:00pmPARAMOUNT…
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Suburban Bliss is Back — How Millennials Are Reimagining the Great Aussie Dream
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26:19In today’s show we discuss the significant shift of millennials from urban living to suburban areas. This is a generation that once embraced city skylines, inner-city cafes, and the hustle of urban living but are now packing up and heading for the burbs. But not for the white picket fence alone. We explore the reasons behind this migration, the cha…
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In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel talk about the upcoming G7 summit whre Mark carney has invited Narendra Modi. The Khalistanis are back at their old habits of making provocative statements and issuing open threats to the Indian Prime Minister. ndependent journalists like Mocha Bezirgan are being threatened by Khalistanis from England.Registration…
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Khalistanis Cry As Mark Carney Invites Narendra Modi To The G7 Summit
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1:31:30In this monologue, Kushal will share his views in the recent invite extended by the Canadian PM Mark Carney to the Indian PM Narendra Modi to attend the G7 summit. This has led to a strong reaction from the Khalistani and Khalistani adjacent segments of Canadian society.#g7summit #pmmodi #canada #markcarney #narendramodi #khalistan #nijjar --------…
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Operation Sindoor: Is Congress Anti-India?
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1:32:00In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the Indian National Congress and their constant mixed messaging since Operation Sindoor. While Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari are doing a stellar job along with other parliamentarisn from all parties the Congress at home seems to e playing a meme war that undermines the position of the govern…
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In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit talk about the recently concluded IPL 2025 final where the RCB beat PBKS by 6 runs.Follow them:Twitter: @ask0704#ipl2025 #kohli #rcb #shreyasiyer #punjabkings #BCCI #AsiaCup #PakistanCricket------------------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcasts on:SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kusha…
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They’re Coming… But Where Will They Live? Australia’s Housing Time Bomb
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37:09Imagine inviting thousands of people to a party… but forgetting to organise enough food, chairs, or bathrooms. That’s essentially what Australia is doing by ramping up migration while failing to plan for the housing and infrastructure to support it. The conversation around our housing crisis is often framed around interest rates, investors, or plan…
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Living Well at the End of a World: Stephen Bullivant on “Demography, Religion, and the Eight-Billion Body Problem”
In his talk, “Demography, Religion, and the Eight-Billion Body Problem," Stephen Bullivant delves into the complex interplay between declining fertility rates, evolving religious landscapes, and shifting societal values, particularly in America. He explores how these interconnected trends are reshaping demographics, impacting the economy, and influ…
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Operation Sindoor And The Western Media Coverage
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1:05:25In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Barkha Dutt about the coverage of Operation Sindoor in Western media.Follow Barkha:X: @BDUTTYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mojostory#operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir------------------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcasts on:SoundClo…
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Death Of Freedom: From Sharmishta Panoli to Ali Khan Mahmudabad
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1:31:12In this monologue, Kushal speaks about the arrest of 19 year old Sharmishta Panoli by Kolkata police. He also shares his views about the arrest of Ali Khan Mahmudabad by Haryana police.#SharmisthaPanoli #OperationSindoor #LawStudentArrest #SocialMediaControversy #FreeSpeech #KolkataPolice------------------------------------------------------------L…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Raja Muneeb about the state of affairs in Bangladesh. Rumours abound that Muhammad Yunus will be forced to resign by the Bangladeshi army. What is Bangladesh's future?Follow him:X: @RajaMuneebYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCn7lUbQoA0_yXTrCEapLE_w #yunus #sheikhhasina #bangladeshcrisis ------------------------…
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Copyright Strikes And Fair Use: Mohak Mangal And ANI
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1:55:16In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Amee Datta who is one of India's prominent IP lawyers about the latest Mohak Mangal and ANI kerfuffle where Mohak has accused ANI of allgedly extorting money from him by issuing copyright strikes on his channel. AI has sued Mohak Mangal for defemation as of now. This podcast will explain how he fair sue doctrine …
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Sea Change, Suburbia, and Survival: Australia's New Demographic Divide
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24:41Australia is growing fast. And while we’re used to thinking about our population huddling around the edges of this vast continent, new data from the Demographics Group shows the blowtorch of growth is now concentrated in just a handful of places — and that’s raising some big questions about the future of our towns, cities, and the services we all r…
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In her talk at Living Well at the End of a World, Sarah Shortall examines the experiences of French Jesuit priests during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by anti-clericalism and exile, and how these crises led to a revolution in Catholic theology known as the Nouvelle Théologie. Forced out of France, the Jesuits found themse…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sushant Sareen about the myth of the Pakistani liberal. Post Operation Sindoor a lot so-called Pakistani liberals have been exposed.Follow Sushant:X: @sushantsareen#operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir------------------------------------------------------------Liste…
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In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit preview the IPL playoffs. Follow them:Twitter: @ask0704#ipl2025 #kohli #rcb #rohitsharma #mumbaiindians #BCCI #AsiaCup #PakistanCricket------------------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcasts on:SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/…
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Hamas Supporter Murders Israeli Embassy Staff Members
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1:23:23In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel talk about the recent horrific murder of Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, a couple dedicated to pursuing peace in the Middle East, by 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez.Follow them:Twitter: @DanielBordmanOGSupport Daniel: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DanielBordman#Islamism #Israel #Palestine #Zionism -----…
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Why I Am LIberal Who Is A National Security Hawk
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1:13:34In this monologue, I want to the explain why I am a national security hawk despite being a liberal. I try to explain why the principles of liberty, equality, fraternity, and even Dharma as a concept cannot survive without a robust national security apparatus.#operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir -----…
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Operation Sindoor India_s Air Defence Superiority
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1:18:39In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Angad Singh about Operation Sindoor from an air defense perspective. What ere India's strengths? Where can India improve?Follow them:Twitter: @zone5aviation#f35india #indianairforce #fighterjets #steathfighters #operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir -----------------…
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The truth about Australian manufacturing will surprise you!
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27:19Most Australians believe that manufacturing in Australia is dead, but after today’s show you will realise manufacturing isn’t just surviving, it’s entering a new year of growth and innovation. In today’s show Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss the evolving landscape of Australian manufacturing and debunk the myth that it is dead. We explore the curr…
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150 Years of Border Control: The Legacy of the 1875 Page Act
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1:27:13Recorded on April 23, 2025, this event marked the 150th anniversary of the Page Act of 1875, one of the first federal laws to restrict immigration to the United States — especially Asian immigration, as the law prohibited the importation of Asian contract workers, prostitutes (a provision targeted against Chinese women), and criminals. The interdis…
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Virat and Rohit Retire From Test Cricket
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1:17:14In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit talk about the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. They discuss their legacy and also talk about the breaking news about India deciding to pull Out Of 2025 Men's Asia Cup.Follow them:Twitter: @ask0704#ipl2025 #kohli #rcb #rohitsharma #mumbaiindians #BCCI #AsiaCup #PakistanCricket----------------------------…
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In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the road ahead for India post Operation Sindoor. How does India prepare in terms of defense expenditure and the economic strategy going forward?Follow Tushar:X: @Tushar15_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured#operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism …
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Matrix on Point: The New Gender Gap
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1:01:25Are we witnessing a backlash to the progress of gender equality around the world? New research reveals a growing gender gap in attitudes across a range of topics, particularly striking among younger generations. From polarized views on social issues to contrasting expectations regarding marriage and family, this divergence in outlook between gender…
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Operation Sindoor The New Indian Doctrine
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1:19:46In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the new Indian doctrine towards Pakistan and they share specifics about the operation that may have been skipped in part one.Follow Tushar:X: @Tushar15_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured#operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir-----------…
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Boomers Took All the Good Properties, How Can Gen Y & Z Can Fight Back and Win?
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29:21Have you ever felt like you’re playing a game of property monopoly in Australia, but someone else got to pass “Go” decades before you and now owns half the board, you’re not imagining it. That “someone else”? It's the Baby Boomers. They’ve won the property game in Australia. In today’s show we discuss with the generational wealth disparities in the…
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In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the multiple myths peddled during Operation Sindoor and debunk them all individually. This is part one of a three-part series.Follow Tushar:X: @Tushar15_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured#operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir----------…
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How Chinese international students navigate their experience in Australia
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47:01Despite all the talk of trade wars and other tensions, China remains the largest source of international students worldwide. In Australia alone, there are over 125,000 China nationals attending higher education, representing 22% of all international uni students. Needless to say, these large international numbers provide a massive revenue boon for …
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Operation Sindoor India Pakistan Ceasefire
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1:43:56In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the ceasefire being announced by India and Pakistan after the Pakistan DGMO initiated the call this afternoon after which discussions took place and an understanding was reached.Follow Tushar:X: @Tushar15_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured#operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalg…
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Operation Sindoor And The Media Coverage
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1:12:17In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar Gupta discuss the media coverage of Operation Sindoor and the road ahead for India and Pakistan.Follow Tushar:X: @Tushar15_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured#operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir------------------------------------------------…
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Operation Sindoor: India Avenges Pahalgam
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1:20:10In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tahir Gora about the recently sucessfully concluded operation sindoor where India in a coordinated strike by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force on May 7th between 1:05 AM and 1:30 AM launched precision strikes on Pakistan’s terror camps on multiple locations in POK and Pakistan.Follow them:X: @TahirGora#operati…
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The Hidden Numbers: What Putin Fears Most About Russian Demographics!
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23:47The war between Russia and Ukraine has dominated the news for quite some time a few years ago, and then it was slowly relegated to old news section until more recently with Donald Trump’s involvement. In today’s podcast, Simon Kuestenmacher shares some interesting demographic statistics that help us understand what's going on over there and Vladimi…
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