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Our flagship daily news show, where we talk to in-house experts about what is going on and why you need to care about it.

New episodes: Several times a day
Typical length: 21 min
Latest: 6 Oct 2026
Language: English

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6 Oct 2026 · 25 minNew

CJP's Mumbai protest, lung cancer concerns, and Hanuman Ansh effect

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Ishika Gupta about protests in Delhi and Mumbai against the Election Commission and the irregularities that surfaced during the Special Intensive Revision. She discusses the Mumbai protests, how the city became the base for the Cockroach Janata Party and how the situation differs between Delhi and Mumbai. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about lung cancer and its growing burden. She shares how lung cancer is becoming the leading cause of cancer deaths in the country, and yet we have limited screening for it. She discusses the…

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Earlier episodes 29 most recent

5 Oct 2026 · 4 minNew

The Catch Up: SC says 'Will examine who modified Form 6' (5 October)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express.
5 Oct 2026 · 27 minNew

Drought in Maharashtra, high drug pricing, and 'no burqa for nurses'

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Alok Deshpande about the drought situation in Maharashtra. Last week Maharashtra declared drought in 265 of its 358 tehsils, after prolonged rainfall deficits and dry spells damaged crops across large parts of the state. Alok shares the seriousness of the situation, what this means for the farmers and what can be expected in the upcoming days. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Amaal Sheikh about the high cost of life-saving medicines, and why access to essential healthcare remains a major challenge. She discusses the process for pricing…
2 Oct 2026 · 5 min

The Catch Up: LPU violence case, and more (2 October)

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express
2 Oct 2026 · 27 min

Agniveers look for jobs, Indian caught in war, and a nurse trapped abroad

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Vidheesha Kuntamalla about Uttarakhand’s proposed Agniveer Cell, how it plans to help the first returning batches find civilian employment, and the challenges involved in matching their skills and aspirations with available opportunities. Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi about Sahil Majothi, a young man from Gujarat who travelled to Russia as a student, joined its armed forces and later surrendered in Ukraine, where he remains in a prisoner-of-war facility as his family seeks his return. (11:50) And in the end, we look at the case of…
1 Oct 2026 · 4 min

The Catch Up: Critical actions that saved Flydubai plane (1 October)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
1 Oct 2026 · 31 min

Behind the LPU protests, deep-tech funding, and Flydubai flight incident

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga about the protests that took place at Punjab's Chitkara University and Lovely Professional University. She discusses the reasons behind the protests, the resulting violence, and how social media posts triggered both incidents. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the Research Development and Innovation Fund, the government's initiative to provide funds to companies engaged in research in sectors such as space, robotics and artificial intelligence. He shares how the process worked and why the invitation for funding…
30 Sep 2026 · 4 min

The Catch Up: Govt showpiece deep-tech initiative hits pause (30 September)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
30 Sep 2026 · 29 min

Delhi's unsafe parks, demand for UP's split, and SC to hear SIR plea

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pragynesh about the alleged gangrape of a 17-year-old at Delhi’s Aastha Kunj Park, the security gaps across the Capital’s green spaces, and why restricting women’s access cannot substitute for making public places safer. Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Vikas Pathak about the renewed debate over dividing Uttar Pradesh into four states, how such a reorganisation would work, and why it may not suit the BJP politically. (17:00) And in the end, we look at a Supreme Court petition questioning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s decision-making…
29 Sep 2026 · 5 min

The Catch Up: SC agrees to hear plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar (29 September)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
29 Sep 2026 · 23 min

Christian concerns in Chattisgarh, CCTV gaps, and protests in Odisha

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Jayprakash S. Naidu about certain notices put up outside churches in the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh saying that non-Christians entering the church are doing so on their own responsibility. He talks about the communal disturbances occurring in the state and the concerns of the Christian community. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Brendan Dabhi about Gujarat's CCTV network. He talks about a case of five year old's kidnapping, for which the Gujarat police was dependent on the CCTV network and the gaps in the system that were highlighted…
28 Sep 2026 · 4 min

The Catch Up: Part of Shahi Masjid in Ujjain being removed (28 September)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
28 Sep 2026 · 24 min

Afghans under scrutiny, a bird changes its call, and avalanche in Nepal

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Shubham Tigga about how Jharkhand’s voter-roll revision has left a small Afghan-origin community in Jamshedpur fearful, and the difficult questions it raises about residence, documentation and citizenship. Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Vidheesha Kuntamalla about how human-made noise is changing the calls of the Himalayan monal, why this behavioural adaptation matters, and how development and climate change are affecting the bird’s habitat. (08:30) And in the end, we look at the major avalanche on Nepal’s Himlung Himal, where at least two people…
25 Sep 2026 · 5 min

The Catch Up: Election Commission SIR row, and more (25 September)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
25 Sep 2026 · 37 min

Express Investigation: The unprecedented rift within the Election Commission

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which began in Bihar last year, has resulted in more than 13 crore names being removed from draft rolls across 30 States and Union Territories, putting the Election Commission at the centre of an intense public debate. But questions about the exercise were also raised within the three-member Election Commission itself. An investigation by The Indian Express found that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally objected, at least 14 times over 10 months, to decisions taken and orders issued, they say, without their…
24 Sep 2026 · 5 min

The Catch Up: EC’s flawed system leaves valid Goa voters out of SIR (24 September)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
24 Sep 2026 · 21 min

IIT-B student death, march for Konkan’s future, and 5,500 kids go without milk

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Pallavi Smart about the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, the protests and demands that followed, and the questions being raised about institutional accountability and mental-health support on campus. Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Alok Deshpande about the Rakhandar Yatra, through which young activists are walking across Maharashtra’s Konkan region to connect concerns over development projects with local culture, livelihoods and environmental protection. (7:55) And in the end, we look at why Amul stopped supplying milk to 400 anganwadis…
23 Sep 2026 · 3 min

The Catch Up: 2 Election Commissioners objected to poll panel steps (23 September)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
23 Sep 2026 · 14 min

XLRI: Why working professionals can't stop learning

The way we work is changing rapidly, driven by new technologies, evolving industries and shifting expectations from employers and employees. For professionals, this means that the skills they begin their careers with may not always be enough to meet the demands of a changing workplace. Continuous learning is therefore becoming increasingly important, helping people stay updated, adapt to new roles and remain prepared for what lies ahead. As part of our ongoing collaboration with XLRI, Jamshedpur, we bring to you our 3rd episode of the series where we discuss how professionals need to keep…
23 Sep 2026 · 28 min

Bihar molestation case, Asian Games ground report, and forest officer killed

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Himanshu Harsh about a recent case that surfaced in Bihar where a teenage girl and boy were questioned and assaulted, and the girl was molested. This incident has once again raised questions about women's safety and law and order in the state. Next, the hosts of the Express Sports podcast Amit Kamath and Mihir Vasavda discuss the Asian Games, India's progress, and the issues that athletes and coaches are facing in Nagoya, Japan, where the games are being held. (11:32) Lastly, we discuss a Forest Ranger in Rajasthan who was crushed by a dumper truck…
22 Sep 2026 · 4 min

The Catch Up: IIT Bombay suicide case takes a turn (22 September)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
22 Sep 2026 · 21 min

CCTVs at medical stores, Kamathipura’s redevelopment, and protests at IIT Bombay

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the Union Health Ministry’s proposal to make CCTV cameras mandatory in medical stores, whether surveillance can curb the misuse of prescription drugs, and why chemists are raising concerns about cost and privacy. Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Apoorva Agashe about the redevelopment of Mumbai’s Kamathipura, how the historic red-light district has already changed, and why sex workers without formal ownership or tenancy rights risk being excluded from rehabilitation. (12:15) And in the end, we examine the death by suicide of IIT…
21 Sep 2026 · 5 min

The Catch Up: Rishi Sunak’s warning over race, identity (21 September)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
21 Sep 2026 · 25 min

Bus drivers' strike, students protest using reels, and SIR notice to Delhi CM

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Devansh Mittal about a strike by Delhi Transport Corporation bus drivers and conductors that has disrupted public transport across the city. He shares the reasons behind the strike, the demands made by the drivers and the conductors, and the response from the government. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Pallavi Smart about Maharashtra, where school students have taken up the responsibility to highlight civic infrastructure problems, using social media. She shares that in several districts across the state, students have been posting videos…
18 Sep 2026 · 4 min

The Catch Up: Amit Shah sets 2029 deadline for BJP-ruled states, and more (18 September)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
18 Sep 2026 · 33 min

Central Square Foundation: Can PAL help children learn at their Own Pace

EdTech can play an important role in making learning more engaging, interactive and accessible for children. In government schools, access to EdTech can help bridge gaps in educational opportunities. And Personalised Adaptive Learning or PAL can provide students with targeted practice while giving teachers information about individual learning levels. As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation, we are excited to bring to you our second episode, where we will be talking to Harish Doraiswamy, Project Director, EdTech, Central Square Foundation, and Abhijeet Singh,…
18 Sep 2026 · 27 min

Bengal transfers Muslim IPS officer, Punjab protests, and 700 trees felled

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Sweety Kumari about the transfer of IPS officer Dr Bushara Bano following a video in which she praised an AMU coaching academy, how the government has justified its action, and why the case has raised concerns about its treatment of minority expression. Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Raakhi Jagga about the Punjab government’s noticeably softer response to protests by employees and farmers, the electoral influence claimed by these groups, and why the shift is being read as political damage control. And in the end, we look at the National Green…
17 Sep 2026 · 5 min

The Catch Up: Tata Trusts calls Chandrasekaran’s extension ‘illegal’ (17 September)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express
17 Sep 2026 · 31 min

Medical rights plea for queer partners, weapons in space, and UPI charges

First, we speak with The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh about a case involving a same-sex couple that has raised an important question about who gets to make medical decisions for a partner. She talks about what the Health Ministry has told the High Court in this regard and the rights of queer couples in India. Next, we speak with The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the United States admitting that it has deployed active weapons in space. He talks about the rules and regulations in place regarding the weaponization of space, the debate around it and what it means for other countries.…
16 Sep 2026 · 5 min

The Catch Up: Indian, Pakistani warships collide (16 September)

The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

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Our flagship daily news show, where we talk to in-house experts about what is going on and why you need to care about it.

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New episodes: Several times a day
Typical length: 21 min
Latest episode: 6 Oct 2026
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Latest episode

CJP's Mumbai protest, lung cancer concerns, and Hanuman Ansh effect

Earlier episodes 29 most recent

The Catch Up: SC says 'Will examine who modified Form 6' (5 October)

Drought in Maharashtra, high drug pricing, and 'no burqa for nurses'

The Catch Up: LPU violence case, and more (2 October)

Agniveers look for jobs, Indian caught in war, and a nurse trapped abroad

The Catch Up: Critical actions that saved Flydubai plane (1 October)

Behind the LPU protests, deep-tech funding, and Flydubai flight incident

The Catch Up: Govt showpiece deep-tech initiative hits pause (30 September)

Delhi's unsafe parks, demand for UP's split, and SC to hear SIR plea

The Catch Up: SC agrees to hear plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar (29 September)

Christian concerns in Chattisgarh, CCTV gaps, and protests in Odisha

The Catch Up: Part of Shahi Masjid in Ujjain being removed (28 September)

Afghans under scrutiny, a bird changes its call, and avalanche in Nepal

The Catch Up: Election Commission SIR row, and more (25 September)

Express Investigation: The unprecedented rift within the Election Commission

The Catch Up: EC’s flawed system leaves valid Goa voters out of SIR (24 September)

IIT-B student death, march for Konkan’s future, and 5,500 kids go without milk

The Catch Up: 2 Election Commissioners objected to poll panel steps (23 September)

XLRI: Why working professionals can't stop learning

Bihar molestation case, Asian Games ground report, and forest officer killed

The Catch Up: IIT Bombay suicide case takes a turn (22 September)

CCTVs at medical stores, Kamathipura’s redevelopment, and protests at IIT Bombay

The Catch Up: Rishi Sunak’s warning over race, identity (21 September)

Bus drivers' strike, students protest using reels, and SIR notice to Delhi CM

The Catch Up: Amit Shah sets 2029 deadline for BJP-ruled states, and more (18 September)

Central Square Foundation: Can PAL help children learn at their Own Pace

Bengal transfers Muslim IPS officer, Punjab protests, and 700 trees felled

The Catch Up: Tata Trusts calls Chandrasekaran’s extension ‘illegal’ (17 September)

Medical rights plea for queer partners, weapons in space, and UPI charges

The Catch Up: Indian, Pakistani warships collide (16 September)

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