
About this podcast
The Wire Talks is back, but with a new look. Now, host Sidharth Bhatia will chat with guests on video as well as audio, on issues such as culture, politics, books and much more. Our guests will be well-informed domain experts. The idea is not to get crisp sound bites but to have a real discussion, resulting in an explanation that is insightful and offers the audience much to think about.
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The Wire Talks
About this podcast
The Wire Talks is back, but with a new look. Now, host Sidharth Bhatia will chat with guests on video as well as audio, on issues such as culture, politics, books and much more. Our guests will be well-informed domain experts. The idea is not to get crisp sound bites but to have a real discussion, resulting in an explanation that is insightful and offers the audience much to think about.
Recent episodes
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- More Young Indians Are Opting for Therapy as Mental Health Stigma Is Fading | Maherra Desai10 Oct 2025 · 53 min
- Donald Trump is a Bully and He Sees India as a Weaker Party Than China | Manoj Joshi26 Sept 2025 · 41 min