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The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

Amit Varma
Urdu Literature
Education
Cultural Identity
Political Climate In India
Communalism
Urban Development
Economic Growth
Rental Housing
Infrastructure Planning
Public Policy
Covid-19 Response
Air Pollution
Density In Cities
Progressive Writers Movement
Community Engagement
Family Structure
Social Media
Semiconductors
Colonial Legacy
China

The Seen and the Unseen, hosted by Amit Varma, features longform conversations that aim to give deep insights into the subjects being discussed. Timeless and bingeworthy.

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He's been working in AI since the late 1970s, and started a pioneering machine learning hedge fund in the 1990s. Now he's a professor, a podcaster, a Substacker, a yoda -- and has just written a cracking book on the subject. Vasant Dhar joins Amit Va... more

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Our Hindi Heartland has more people than the USA and Western Europe combined -- and is arguably more diverse. Ghazala Wahab joins Amit Varma in episode 431 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe her research into those states -- and much else, includ... more

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When it comes to Hindustani music, he is both a doer and a thinker. A great tabla player, he has written books about the history and theory of music. Aneesh Pradhan joins Amit Varma in episode 430 of The Seen and the Unseen to chat about his life, hi... more

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He wrote the definitive history of Indian wrestling. His longform reportage has taken him into strange territories. He embedded himself with the Delhi police and has now come out with his first crime novel. Rudraneil Sengupta joins Amit Varma in epis... more

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Recent Guests

Vasant Dhar
Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and Center for Data Science, expert in AI and author
NYU
Episode: Ep 432: Vasant Dhar's Lifetime in Artificial Intelligence
Ghazala Wahab
Author and editor, expert in defense and journalist
Force magazine
Episode: Ep 431: Ghazala Wahab and the Hindi Heartland
Aneesh Pradhan
Tabla maestro and author of various books on Hindustani music.
Episode: Ep 430: Aneesh Pradhan: A Life in Hindustani Music
Rudraneil Sengupta
Author and embedded reporter with the Delhi Police
Episode: Ep 429: Rudraneil Sengupta is Embedded
Narayani Basu
A biographer, known for her works on historical figures such as VP Menon and KM Panikkar.
Author
Episode: Ep 428: The Solitary Writer Meets the Impossible Man
Vijay Lokapally
Legendary sports writer and cricket journalist
The Hindu
Episode: Ep 427: The Boy Who Loved Cricket -- The Vijay Lokapally Story
Shubha Mudgal
Acclaimed Hindustani classical singer and a thinker about music.
Episode: Ep 426: The Life and Music of Shubha Mudgal
Gurcharan Das
Author and former CEO of Procter and Gamble India
Procter and Gamble
Episode: Ep 425: The Life and Times of Gurcharan Das
Gitanjali Babbar
Founder of Kat Katha, an organization supporting sex workers in GB Road.
Kat Katha
Episode: Ep 424: Gitanjali Babbar and the Didis of GB Road

Host

Amit Varma
Host of longform conversations that explore deep social, political, and cultural themes, bringing expert insights and personal narratives from various fields.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • WOW

    wow, what do I say, where do I start? I am a fan of Gurucharan Das’ s writings. Enjoyed the podcast. Did it in just two phases.

    Amazing, learning so much through these podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    navikusam
    India3 months ago
  • Conversations I wish I could have, being had here

    Amit. You’re beautiful. The honesty with which you’ve been pursuing this is really appreciated. I absolutely love the work you’re putting out into the world, and I’m so glad there’s a lot of people supporting this work and making it worth your while to pursue it full time! Beautiful show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hrishi Somani
    India3 months ago
  • The best podcast for your brain

    Such an amazing find :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AjithNeelakantan0501
    Sweden6 months ago
  • Undoubtedly one of the best podcasts out there. I wouldn't waste time comparing this to other podcasts, but what Amit does well in this podcast is to teach you how to be a good attentive speaker and the art of letting the other person open up. The guests are some of the most interesting personalities I've listened to. Started questioning my social life while listening to these as the quality of conversations I listen here is much better.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    akfeeil
    8 months ago
  • Hands down the best podcast out there

    Unlike many other podcasts out there, Amit Verma carefully curates his guests, people with rich life experiences and a wealth of insightful stories, thoughts, and ideas. The immersive experience of listening to a long-format conversation is truly remarkable.

    I remember a friend suggesting I listen at 2X speed if I found it lengthy, but I found myself sticking to 1X. I wanted to absorb the conversation fully and truly enjoy it. It feels almost like reading a short book.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maazzsk
    India10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the deep, insightful conversations and the long-format discussions which allow for thorough exploration of topics.
Many praise the host's ability to connect personal stories with larger societal issues, making the content relatable and impactful.
However, some feedback mentions concerns about the length of episodes, suggesting they may be overly indulgent for some listeners.
There's a strong recognition of the quality of guests and the wealth of knowledge they bring to each episode.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#67
India/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#3
India/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#15
India/News
Apple Podcasts
#33
United Arab Emirates/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#96
Poland/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#139
United Arab Emirates/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 431: Ghazala Wahab and the Hindi Heartland
Q: How do you deal with the rage for what you face as a Muslim?
Ghazala explains that her concern is for her safety and that of her loved ones, indicating a nuanced response shaped by her experiences as a Muslim woman.
Ep 431: Ghazala Wahab and the Hindi Heartland
Q: How has your attitude toward social media evolved through the years?
Ghazala mentions that she initially used social media for professional commentary, but it evolved into a more political engagement, leading to both support and backlash.
Ep 431: Ghazala Wahab and the Hindi Heartland
Q: What have you been doing in the last four years?
Ghazala talks about her busy period of writing and editing, working on 'The Hindi Heartland' and managing her magazine, Force.
Ep 413: Shaheen Mistri Goes to School
Q: What do you hope Teach For India alumni achieve in the world?
I hope they use their experiences to promote educational equity, develop as leaders, and work on the complexities of policy and educational change, focusing on lifting others as they rise.
Ep 413: Shaheen Mistri Goes to School
Q: How do you build connections and relationships between students and teachers in your education model?
Building love, trust, and genuine relationships is crucial. Teachers need to connect with students not just as pupils, but as individuals. Connection grows through sharing stories and understanding each other beyond just academic roles.

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Featuring a variety of longform conversations, this podcast explores intricate subjects across news, politics, society, and culture, offering insights that encourage listeners to think critically about complex issues. Across episodes, topics such as artificial intelligence, socio-political dynamics, literary voices, and the evolution of cultural narratives are examined, often through interviews with experts, authors, and activists. The content tends to touch on pressing themes in contemporary India, providing both a reflective and educational experience that often relates personal anecdotes to broader societal issues. This format of deep engagement allows for a richer understanding of topics that are often oversimplified in mainstream discu... more

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1. Vasant Dhar
2. Ghazala Wahab
3. Aneesh Pradhan
4. Rudraneil Sengupta
5. Narayani Basu
6. Vijay Lokapally
7. Shubha Mudgal
8. Gurcharan Das

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