Best Lurch Podcasts (2025)

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#596 Markets Lurch In Continued Search For Bearings 28:33

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On Episode 596 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to DK Joshi, Chief Economist at Crisil limited. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (08:21) Markets lurch in continued search for bearings (09:53) GST collections cross 2 lakh crore again in May (10:43) India’s GDP growth comes in at 6.5%, what does a longer range picture for t…

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Behind The Lens episode 273: ‘Caught in the lurch’ 27:47

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Delaney Dryfoos on the the largest new delta in North America. Marta Jewson on how the decentralized New Orleans school district caught one special education student in the lurch between NOLA Public Schools and KIPP New Orleans. The post Behind The Lens episode 273: ‘Caught in the lurch’ appeared first on The Lens.…

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Antron Singleton aka Big Lurch 1:25:56

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Antron Singleton, also known as Big Lurch, is a Dallas-born rapper and member of hip-hop group Cosmic Slop Shop. He is currently serving a life sentence for allegedly chomping a hoe back in ‘02 after/during an apparent PCP bender. I didn’t know he liked to get wet. If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Patreon.c…

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#597 Markets Bounce In Fag End Of Trade 24:33

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On Episode 597 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ayaz Memon, veteran sports journalist and commentator. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Markets bounce in fag end of trade as they grapple with uncertainty (02:16) Foreign brokerages are still wary of high valuations (04:51) US Dollar Index will fall 9% …

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#595 India’s Hidden Cancer Crisis: Why Thousands Die Without Treatment 43:17

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India’s Cancer Crisis: Why Thousands Die Without TreatmentIn this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Dr. KS Sharma, former senior anesthesiologist at Tata Memorial Hospital, about India’s cancer care infrastructure, the alarming mortality rate, and the urgent shortage of trained oncologists.India records over …

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The Foreign Policy Consequences of Biden’s Decline and Fall 1:03:01

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This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss Elon Musk’s departure from Washington, America’s nonexistent shipbuilding capacity, plans to revoke visas from Chinese students, and the conspicuous absence of Biden’s foreign policy team from the new book on the ‘coverup’ of his condition. Also in this weeks episode, an interview with Tablet editor-in-chief Ala…

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#594 Markets Close Up After Uncertain Session 21:28

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On Episode 594 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks you through the top business news. We also feature excerpts from our interviews with Ram Singh, economist and Director of the Delhi School of Economics and Dr. KS Sharma, Dean Academics at Tata Memorial Hospital. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) Markets clo…

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#593 Markets Stay Volatile As Global Cues Weigh In 27:31

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On Episode 593 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Gulam Zia, Senior Executive Director - Research, Advisory, Infrastructure, and Valuation and Executive Director at Knight Frank. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (07:53) Markets stay volatile as global cues weigh in (11:45) More foreign brokerages are upgrading their view…

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Chris Dorner 1:23:45

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On the second Chris of Chris month, Chris Dorner gave to me: A $4.2 million LAPD settlement 3 injured law enforcement officers 2 deceased law enforcement officers 2 victims of collateral damage A cabin standoff ending in one self-inflicted gunshot to the head (allegedly). If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Pa…

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Episode 247 – Move Closer 47:47

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The Slayers ascend the green pipe of horrible. Does Dragotha lie in wait for them?By Dungeons & Dragons

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Ari Sherwood and a Jesus Named Jeff 1:29:12

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This episode comes with a content warning: we are discussing heavy themes including coerced marriage and modern slavery. Please look after yourself as you read. This is an important episode. Art Sherwood, host of the DisAllusioned podcast, joins me to talk about how she applied for a job as a massage therapist and got radicalised into a philosophy …

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#592 Why Playing Trump Tariffs Is Dangerous 24:52

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On Episode 592 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Victor Vanya, Director and Co-Founder at EMA Solutions. We also feature an excerpt from our extended interview with Algorand’s Anil Kakani and Nikhil Varma. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:09) Why playing Trump tariffs is dangerous when valuations are tight…

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#591 The Stock Markets Rise On Macro News 27:31

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On Episode 591 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vijai Mantri, Co-Founder & Chief Investment Strategist at JRL Money as well as Shankkar Aiyar, veteran economic journalist and author. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) The stock markets rise on macro news, tariff relief (01:50) JP Morgan gives a thumbs u…

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#590 Markets Seek Direction In The Face Of Erratic Global Flows 19:24

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On Episode 590 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Poorvi Chothani, Founder and Managing Partner at LawQuest. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (04:21) Markets seek direction in the face of erratic global flows (06:38) Monsoons hit the earliest in 16 years in bittersweet news (08:18) India GDP may have picked up last quart…

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EP 148 | Dr. Jose Angel Gutierrez, JD/PhD 43:13

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Host Ruben Navarrette interviews his old friend, Dr. Jose Angel Gutierrez, a retired professor of political science at University of Texas at Arlington, a former civil rights attorney, and the author of more than 30 books on history, politics, race and culture. Gutierrez was a young activist in his native Texas who left his mark on the Chicano Civi…

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EP 147 | Dr. Kristina Lopez, PhD -- Professor of Social Work, Arizona State University School of Social Work 29:34

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Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Dr. Kristina Lopez, PhD, Professor of Social Work. A graduate of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor with a degree in social work and psychology, Lopez explores disparities in early diagnosis and subsequent treatment of underserved children and their families with special emphasis on Latino/a children with autis…

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#589 Digital Power In Women’s Hands: SEWA’s Bold Tech Revolution 20:12

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On this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj in conversation with Mirai Chatterjee, Chairperson of the SEWA Cooperative Federation, to explore how SEWA is using digital technology and blockchain to transform the lives of over 3.2 million women workers in India’s informal economy. From digital health passports to blockchain-…

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Resistance Fighters of the World Unite 37:56

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This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss Trump's ban on foreign students at Harvard, the Supreme Court's decision on the president's authority to fire federal commissioners, the Senate's vote against California's EV mandate, and a report from the Copenhagen Democracy Summit.By Tablet Magazine

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#588 India Is Now Being Driven By Wall Street, Again 26:32

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On Episode 588 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Jaspreet Bindra, Founder at Tech Whisperer Ltd as well as Ashutosh Singh, Managing Director and CEO at Asia Index. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) India is now being driven by Wall Street once again (04:39) Oil prices come down as more supply looms on t…

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Episode 246 – Look Through My Eyes 57:20

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The Slayers spend an awfully long time trying to work out what to do next.By Dungeons & Dragons

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#587 Markets Rise After Gaining Confidence 28:24

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On Episode 587 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rajnikant Behera, Executive Director, Finance at RSB Group as well as Advocate Shirish Deshpande, consumer court expert. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Markets rise after gaining confidence (01:34) Morgan Stanley quotes India’s new terror doctrine as p…

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Chris Porco: The Romeo Killer 1:26:56

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Merry Chris Month everyone! The first Chris of Chris Month is Chris Porco, who at 23 years old drove his bright yellow Jeep 230 miles across New York State with the intention of axe-murdering his parents in 2006. Probably with the doors off and blaring Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ the whole way. So cool. If you like Lil Stinkers and want to supp…

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#586 Markets Slide Down Again 29:47

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On Episode 586 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Mirai Chatterjee, Director at Self-Employed Women’s Association, or SEWA as well as K. Ramakrishnan, Managing Director - South Asia at Worldpanel Division, Kantar. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Markets slide down (02:37) Monsoon is arriving even earli…

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#585 Markets Slide Down In Search of Fresh Traction 21:35

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On Episode 585 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vinay Singh, Co-Founder and Partner at Fireside Ventures as well as Sheetal Sapale, VP Commercial at Pharmarack. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (01:00) Markets slide down in search for fresh traction (02:49) Gold prices are back up (04:10) Britain has kissed and made up…

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#584 Indian Markets Hold Gains Of Last Week 21:55

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On Episode 584 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ankit Mehta, CEO at ideaForge Technology. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (04:41) Indian markets hold gains of last week, valuation concerns return (07:12) Gold prices ease off but are still high for jewellery purchases (08:08) Turkish airport services company Celebi goe…

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#583 How Mann Deshi Is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs In Rural India 19:56

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In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj interviews Chetna Sinha, founder of Mann Deshi Foundation and Mann Deshi Bank, about the unique challenges women entrepreneurs face in rural India when accessing business loans and capital. Learn how Mann Deshi is empowering thousands of rural women by overcoming barriers like la…

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Trump's Persian Gulf Tour 36:58

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This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the declining fortunes of young men and boys in America, the Trump-China trade truce, Qatari cash in Washington, and Trump's visit to the Middle East.By Tablet Magazine

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#582 Sensex Up 1,200 Points In Sudden Jump 20:30

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On Episode 582 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anand Kulkarni, Director at Crisil Ratings. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Indian stocks hit 7-month high since October, Sensex up 1,200 points in sudden jump. (02:48) Oil prices slide sharply as the US and Iran engage with each other. (04:20) Trump te…

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Episode 245 – Back and Forth 51:38

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The wormdrake is defeated, but the other trials of the Tabernacle remain. Will the Slayers keep exploring, or retreat and recuperate?By Dungeons & Dragons

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#581 Markets Claw Back After A Roller Coaster Ride 22:25

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On Episode 581 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Indrani Bagchi, Chief Executive Officer at Ananta Centre as well as Garima Kapoor, Economist & Executive Vice President at Elara Securities (India). SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (04:31) Markets claw back after a roller coaster ride (05:29) Bank of America replaces Jap…

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#580 The Markets Reverse Some Of The Post Ceasefire Gains 37:42

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On Episode 580 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Srivastava, Founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative, Chetna Gala Sinha, Founder and Chair at Mann Deshi Bank & Mann Deshi Foundation as well as AVM GP Sharma, President (Meteorology & Climate Change) at Skymet Weather. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the D…

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#579 Indian Stock Market’s Best Session In More Than 4 Years 26:10

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On Episode 579 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ambareesh Baliga, Veteran Market Expert as well as Abhishek Goenka, Founder and CEO at India Forex & Asset Management. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) Indian stock markets have their best sessions in more than 4 years (03:17) Gold prices drop as its saf…

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#578 Markets Set To Edge Up On Ceasefire Moves 30:58

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On Episode 578 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist, Crisil Limited. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (04:21) Markets set to edge up on ceasefire moves (10:54) Oil prices are holding steady in the lower 60s (13:52) Decoding India’s positive macroeconomic data that starts with the monsoons…

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#577 China’s Shadow: India-Pakistan Conflict & Economic Impact 42:10

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In this Episode of The Core Report Special Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj in conversation with Captain Raghu Raman, Founding CEO, NATGRID, Shankkar Aiyar, Politics & Economy Analyst, Author, Dr. Brinda Jagirdar, Economist.They break down the fast-moving India-Pakistan ceasefire announced after deadly cross-border strikes, unpacking…

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Behind The Lens episode 272: ‘Growing threat’ 22:33

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Delaney Dryfoos on the Calcasieu River's concerning pollution. Marta Jewson on Lycee's $400k property tax bill and the city's offer to settle a lawsuit with the school board. The post Behind The Lens episode 272: ‘Growing threat’ appeared first on The Lens.By Behind The Lens

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The New Pope and the Scramble for Africa 41:48

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This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the first American Pope, the India-Pakistan conflict, Trump's trade deal with the UK, and the new struggle for mastery in Africa.By Tablet Magazine

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#576 Markets Fall Towards End Of Trading Day 22:22

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On Episode 576 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan as well as Rakesh Bhatnagar, Director General at Voice of Indian Communication Technology Enterprises (VoICE). SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) Markets fall towards end of trading day on heightene…

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Episode 244 – Whole Lot of Drakin’ Going On 46:16

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The Slayers face a life-or-death confrontation with the wormdrake! Can Buggie cling on to its slimy rump?By Dungeons & Dragons

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#575 Resilient Markets Close In The Positive 37:50

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On Episode 575 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Gaurang Shah, Senior VP at Geojit Financial Services, Bjarne Schieldrop, Chief analyst commodities at SEB as well as Prabhu Dhamodharan, the convenor of the Coimbatore-based Indian Texpreneurs Association. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:09) Resilient marke…

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Soapy Smith: Klondike Con Man 1:15:16

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This old grifter flimflammed every moron of the Wild West, from Denver to Skagway. A true confidence man. If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/lilstinkers. For either $4/month or $40/year, you get every episode early, ad-free episodes Patreon exclusive episodes, Mini Stinkers episodes, live AMAs, li…

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#574 The Markets Show Surprising Resilience 23:58

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On Episode 574 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Indrani Bagchi, Chief Executive Officer, Ananta Centre as well as R.S. Sharma, the former Director General of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), and current Chairperson of both ONDC and the Algorand India Advisory Board. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories …

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#573 FIIs Buy $4.8 Billion In 12 Sessions As Markets Rise 24:51

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On Episode 573 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to C S Vigneshwar, President at FADA as well as Gulam Zia, Senior Executive Director - Research, Advisory, Infrastructure, and Valuation, Executive Director at Knight Frank. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) FIIs buy $4.8 billion in 12 sessions as markets ri…