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Big Story: We’re talking about the big brouhaha over butt-naked Ranveer Singh. Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/The-Naked-Truth Food for Thought: We’re looking at a startling new study on the roots of depression. Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Tangled-Up-In-Blues Roast or Toast: Least Fave 1) A strange way to get high 2) Big tech wants to change time. Fave: 1) Flung pickles are high art Link: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/jul/27/pickle-flung-on-gallery-ceiling-artist-asks-10000-for-mcdonalds-burger-ingredient One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Follow the show across platforms: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Jio Saavn | Gaana | Amazon Music | Google Podcast Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We take a look at dreaded Indian competitive exams and their unreasonable rules in the context of candidates being asked to remove their bras before entering the exam hall. Links- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Testing--Testing--Testing https://www.firstpost.com/india/out-of-frame-no-credit-for-photographer-who-clicked-the-iconic-bihar-cheating-photo-2168483.html Food for Thought: We unpack the racist side of wildlife conservation. Links- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/The-Great-White-Hope https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-38909512 Roast or Toast: Least Fave: 1) The big brouhaha over photos in the trash Fave: 1) The bizarre Delhi arrest of an American woman 2) The IG user trying out gravestone recipes Link- https://www.instagram.com/ghostly.archive/ One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Follow the show across platforms: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Jio Saavn | Gaana | Amazon Music | Google Podcast Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big story: We’re unpacking what the hell is happening in Sri Lanka. Link-https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Gota-Gotta-Go Food for thought: We decode authenticity in high art. * puts on hoity-toity hat * Link- https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/06/arts/design/chagall-sothebys-expert-panel.html Roast or toast: Fave: 1) Fave: “Eat the Rich” popsicles Link- https://www.thrillist.com/news/new-york/mschf-launches-eat-the-rich-ice-cream-pop-up 2) An elaborate Fake IPL One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re unpacking all the narratives about the brutal killings by Muslim men in Udaipur and Amravati. Link- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Murder-Stories Food for Thought segment We’re asking the important question: Can fashion really be sustainable? Link- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Fashionably-Bad Accra: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-12/fast-fashion-turning-parts-ghana-into-toxic-landfill/100358702 https://hbr.org/2022/01/the-myth-of-sustainable-fashion Roast or Toast: Least fave: It's raining fish in the Bay Fave: 1) IndiGo employees call in sick 2) Gentleminions enter Cinemas Link- https://twitter.com/FairiesUnite/status/1543380224288739331 One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We look at the arrest of Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder of fact-checking website Alt News. Link-https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Arresting-Development Food For Thought: We talk about the accessibility and safety of abortions in India in context of the rollback of abortion rights in the US. Link- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Rights--What-Rights- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/what-happens-when-you-want-an-abortion-in-india/articleshow/91594937.cms Roast or Toast Fave: 1) A brief history of women's eyebrows in art 2) How an arrest uncovered an illegal Chinese club in Greater Noida Least Fave: The hottest boozy trend in London Link- https://hyperallergic.com/742148/a-brief-history-of-womens-eyebrows-in-art/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chance-arrest-on-bihar-nepal-border-leads-t Links One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at how the porn industry and big name websites like PornHub treat non-consensual videos. Links- https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/06/20/the-fight-to-hold-pornhub-accountable https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-anti-porn-evangelicals-hoodwinked-the-new-yorker Food for Thought: We’re talking about the how India became a hub for the illegal trade of “exotic” wildlife. Links- https://splainer.in/posts/2022/A-Taste-for-the-Exotic https://india.mongabay.com/2022/05/trafficked-kangaroos-rescued-in-north-bengal-en-route-to-indore-turn-the-spotlight-on-indian-zoos/ Roast or Toast: Least Fave: 1) The Chaise Longue Airplane Seat 2) Madhya Pradesh government's genius solution for illegal mining Link- Chaise Longue Airplane seat https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce6jvqOMvCN/?hl=en Fave: 1) What's really behind King Tut’s curse? One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the government’s new Tour of Duty model of recruitment to the triservices. Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/The-Four-Year-Jawan Food for Thought: We’re talking about the debacle over a Google engineer being convinced that a chatbot generator is “sentient.” Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/I--Machine Roast or Toast: Least Fave: 1) NASA's botched moon landing program Fave: 1) A made-in-heaven collab: Coca Cola and Jack Daniels 2) Couple vows to be together in death, but not really One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We're talking about the controversy around former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's hateful comments. We look at the diplomatic row it caused and examine if it really is fringe. Food For Thought: In context of New York state passing a law in favour of electronic repair rights, we look at the global right to repair movement. Roast or Toast: Fave: 1) John Oliver offers to buy a demonic banana sculpture ‘Fallen Fruit’ banana sculpture https://www.adam-stone.com.au/ 2) A bizarre plagiarism suit against Mariah Carey Least Fave: The drought in the American west and its connection to Las Vegas’ mob past One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: In context of Texas school massacre, we look at gun laws in the US and India Food For Thought: We talk about the memeification of the Depp v Heard trial. Roast or Toast: Fave: Climate anxiety and the people who fight it Least fave: An entitled IAS couple and their punishment posting. One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the rising tide of demands from Hindu quarters to worship in current or erstwhile mosques in the country. https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Mandir-Masjid-Mania https://splainer.in/posts/2022/-Un-Protected-by-the-Law https://splainer.in/posts/2021/Temple-Run https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/press-decode-udzw-RNePZBI15p0bis1T/episode/balle-balle-the-attack-of-the-punjabis-g3v0-IVNOZAsqfPOnlshi Food for Thought: We’re talking about the use of ‘like’ in our speech… you know like..how we go like.. ‘Like’.. all the time? https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/may/15/why-do-people-like-say-like-so-much-in-praise-of-an-underappreciated-word Roast or Toast Least fave: The bizarre case of an NFT 'kidnapping' Fave: Coca Cola’s sustainability hack One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the sorry state of mental health in our Armed forces. Link- https://science.thewire.in/health/indian-army-soldiers-psychological-ptsd/ Food for Thought: We’re talking about a lawsuit where a couple just really want a grandchild. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-47154287 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2019/feb/05/consent-being-born-man-suing-parents-for-giving-birth-to-him Roast or toast: Least fave 1) How a UN agency (literally) fumbled the bag 2) India has deadly roads Fave 1) That’s Gayaji to you! https://twitter.com/InsureMeForever/status/1521339847675645952 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/07/world/americas/un-loan-project-services.htm One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the long-winded debate about whether Hindi should be the national language and why the south is so against it. Press Decode ep on South Indian films: https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/press-decode-udzw-RNePZBI15p0bis1T/episode/the-great-south-indian-rising-why-bollywood-is-very-afraid-cnb1-I5mP44qLfDWu9aJb?startTime=0 Part 1: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Indian-House-of-Babel Part 2: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Mind-Your-Language- Food For Thought: We're talking about Indigo's recent wheelchair fiasco and just how disability-friendly travel and public spaces really are. Roast or Toast: Least fave: 1) Counterfeit luxury bags are the latest in thing in New York City Fave: 1) A pop song that’s uniting India and Pakistan New Yorker on Pasoori https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-pop-song-thats-uniting-india-and-pakistan BBC Asian Network interview with Ali Sethi https://youtu.be/_rGqS23YBT0 2) A bold proposal to make contact with alien life Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the implications of Elon Musk buying Twitter–implications for the world and for India. Food For Thought: Targeted advertisements–do we hate them, do we like them? Roast or Toast: Lease fave: 1) The new wedding trend: Metaverse weddings Fave: 1) The Manuscript Writing Cafe in Japan 2) A Bible that encourages adultery Links: Month-long free trial for splainer: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6D Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the legal considerations of the recent bulldozer justice model we’ve seen across the country Food for Thought: We’re talking about the great rising of South Indian flicks Roast or Toast: Least fave: Aryavarth Express Fave: All the dank memes on Musk buying Twitter. Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the what and why of cultural appropriation given that Coachella is back after a pandemic hiatus. Food For Thought: We’re talking about the politics of veganism and fake meat and whether we can ever truly separate the two. What are we Roasting? 1) The state of women’s cricket in India until 2006 (https://www.theweek.in/theweek/sports/2022/04/16/men-uniforms-were-being-cut-up-and-restitched-for-the-women.html) What are we Toasting? 1) An 'office birthday party' lawsuit (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61141421) 2) The Coachella performance that turned a Thai dessert into a UNESCO heritage candidate (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/19/thailand-mango-sticky-rice-coachella-cameo-milli) Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We look at the Qutub Minar's disputed history and why rewriting history does not help undo past wrongs. https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Pillar-of-Society Press Decode Episode on Jallianwalla Bagh https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/press-decode-udzw-RNePZBI15p0bis1T/episode/jallianwala-bagh-and-nirvana-perils-of-artistic-licence-n9wj-Itio8jIuWCNUEnJO?startTime=0 Food for Thought: From 'Maahi Ve' to Bhangra pop, we're looking at how and why Punjabi music became as popular as it did, both across India and the world. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/apr/07/how-panjabi-mc-became-a-british-asian-icon-bhangra https://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/big-story/music-in-the-age-of-algorithm-111643340996398.html Roast or toast Least fave 1) Demolition derby at Khargone 2) The problem with MBAs Fave item 1) A defense for spoilers https://www.vox.com/culture/22934014/spoilers-capitalism-mordew-hyper-spoiled Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We take a look at Russia’s alleged war crimes in Bucha. What are war crimes? And can Russia be held responsible for its actions? Food for Thought: In context of a women's IPL on the horizon, we talk about the challenges of women’s cricketing in India. Roast or toast Least fave item 1) Poop swoop Fave item 1) The delightful history of the comb-over Comb overs: https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/comb-over-history 2) The great spaghetti harvest of 1957 Spaghetti Harvest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8scpGwbvxvI Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at THAT slap that was heard around the world—yep you know the one. A quick recap on what exactly happened- Chris Rock was slapped by Will Smith after the former poked fun at Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the 94th Oscars hosted at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. What followed next was the actor apologizing for his actions; social media was flooded with reactions. https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/03/the-complete-guide-to-will-smith-slap-takes.html https://www.tortoisemedia.com/2022/03/28/the-will-smith-doctrine-has-no-place-in-ukraine/ Food for Thought: We’re sticking to the realm of the Oscars and talking about the Indian entry to the Academy Awards— ‘Writing With Fire’ which follows Khabar Lahariya https://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/who-can-boast-about-a-56-inch-chest-114013101063_1.html https://www.epw.in/engage/article/hindutva-masculinity-social-media-producing-violence-against-women-muslims https://medium.com/alternatetake/-927d4cc74789 Roast or toast Least fave item 1) AI can now sense red flags in your relationship--by snooping on your phone. Fave item 1) Daler Mehndi's Balle Balle land- https://youtu.be/vTIIMJ9tUc8 2) A 13-year-old Dalit boy who speaks truth to power- https://twitter.com/t_d_h_nair/status/1508285739989348358 Check out more at https://splainer.in/ Find us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We look at how accurate 'The Kashmir Files' is and what really happened during the Kashmiri Pandit exodus. The Kashmir Files helmed by Vivek Agnihotri created a buzz in recent times, thus, getting Splainers to give deets about the beginning of violence targeting Kashmiri pandit. https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Valley-of-Tears https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Road-to-Exile Food for Thought: We take stock of Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill and what it means for representation. What is the Don’t Say Gay bill? It is a limitation put on the public school teachers’ when it comes to discussion on sexual orientation or gender identity. Little boxes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5IKpHTEuY0 Trailer to The Andy Warhol Diaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeC76ncf66w Bollywood and queer identities http://xaviers.edu.in/ojs3/index.php/eidos/article/view/95/58 Schitts Creek Farewell: https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81286241?s=a&trkid=13747225&t=cp&vlang=en&clip=81288124 Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbdtBQ16CXc Roast or Toast: Least Fave: 1) Zomato wants to deliver your food in 10-minutes 2) Netflix cracks down on password sharing Fave: 1) It's time to embrace the 'goblin mode' 2) A single cyclist stopping an entire truckers' convoy Trucker video : https://mobile.twitter.com/ShutDown_DC/status/1505312396839206912 Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Big Story segment of Press Decode we take a look at Reliance’s Facebook campaign for BJP. ALJA Zeera investigated the reason behind Facebook advertisers spending a big moolah on political advertising between February 2019-November 2020. Later it was unveiled Reliance putting in loads of money in order to boost BJP’s campaign on Facebook. Also, it was carried out in the phase when promotion for election was banned. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/3/14/how-a-reliance-funded-company-boosts-bjps-campaigns-on-facebook https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/3/15/inside-facebook-and-bjps-world-of-ghost-advertisers https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/3/16/facebook-charged-bjp-lower-rates-for-india-polls-ads-than-others?s=09 https://time.com/collection-post/3950525/facebook-news-feed-algorithm/ In our Food for Thought segment, we’re talking about the repatriation of indigenous artifacts and the “decolonisation” of museums across the world. https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/q-a-paleontology-s-colonial-legacy-69765 In the last segment Roast or Toast, we give our opinions on the Least Fave: 1) Covid Deja vu 2) India's consumer price inflation metrics Fave: 1) A diamond made from ranch dressing Check out more at Daily Splainer Follow us on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=en https://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.facebook.com/splainerin/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.