Anurag Minus Verma Podcast

Listen to our friendly podcast where we talk about the USA—the good, the bad, and the interesting stuff you might not know. Don't miss out—tune in! We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons. Consider supporting: 1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi Social media handle of the speaker: Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

We dive deep into the intriguing topic of what's considered vulgar versus artistic in music and art. Our guest for this episode is Professor Brahma Prakash, a writer and cultural theorist currently teaching at Jawaharlal Nehru University. He has authored insightful works such as "Cultural Labour" and the recently released "Body on the Barricades: Life, Art, and Resistance in Contemporary India." We entirely depend on the support of our listeners. Support us on : 1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view You can buy books by Brahma Prakash here: https://www.amazon.in/stores/Brahma-Prakash/author/B07WSBR8PY?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ Rahul Sonpimple's bold take on the idea of ‘romanticism’, contemporary culture, post-ideological Dalit Discourse, and Buddhism as a counter force. Rahul is the founder and president of the All India Independent Scheduled Castes Association (AIISCA). We entirely depend on the support of our listeners. Support us on : ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ WATCH VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/dn3P3RE5Afk Rahul Sonpimple’s Twitter : ⁠https://twitter.com/Sonpimplerahul⁠ Rahul Sonpimple’s Insta:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rahulsonpimple/⁠⁠ Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ We explore the politics of Veg food and the implications it has on society, particularly in the context of modern-day casteism discussions. The guest for this episode is Shoaib Daniyal, the political editor at Scroll. I kindly request your support in this initiative, as it requires a lot of resources to produce high-quality content. ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOaHhcltMYw&ab_channel=TheCultureCafebyAMV

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ A delightful and thought-provoking conversation with Zeyad Masroor Khan. We discussed his new book, "City on Fire: A Boyhood in Aligarh." Took a trip to the lanes of small town and explored the mysterious world of jinn folk tales, the 90s world of Pran and Raj comics, how cinema influences culture, the conflicts, the curfews, and how humour became a response to dealing with the hardships of life. Tune in! This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ Zeyad’s book: https://www.amazon.in/City-Fire-Zeyad-Masroor-Khan/dp/9356998248/ Zeyad’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeyadkhan Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ A wonderful conversation with Chirag Thakkar, Associate Publisher at Bloomsbury India, where we discuss the mysterious world of book publishing in India. From the process of getting published to exploring what India is reading, we covered it all. We discussed changing expectations from authors in 2023, the significance or insignificance of literature festivals, and also delved into whether an author can sustain financially by becoming a full-time author. And finally, the crucial question: In the age of social media, are books dead? This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chirag’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/chiraghthakkar Chirag’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chiraghthakkar/?hl=en Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ A wonderful conversation with Chirag Thakkar, Associate Publisher at Bloomsbury India, where we discuss the mysterious world of book publishing in India. From the process of getting published to exploring what India is reading, we covered it all. We discussed changing expectations from authors in 2023, the significance or insignificance of literature festivals, and also delved into whether an author can sustain financially by becoming a full-time author. And finally, the crucial question: In the age of social media, are books dead? This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chirag’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/chiraghthakkar Chirag’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chiraghthakkar/?hl=en Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ Conversation with Atul Bhosekar on Buddhist philosophy. Atul Bhosekar is a speaker and Buddhist cave researcher. He has been conducting workshops on Buddhist caves for the last 25 years. As a Director of TRIBILS, a research institute, he has received the Limca Book of World Records for teaching Dhammalipi to 2500 school students. This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ Atul’s book :https://www.amazon.in/Books-ATUL-BHOSEKAR/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3AATUL+BHOSEKAR Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai. Conversations on Buddhism at the Airport

➡️⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠ A conversation with Gaurav Pathania, who played the role of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in the upcoming film directed by Ava DuVernay, "Origin." Here, we discuss his journey from a town in Haryana to Hollywood and delve into fascinating insights into what it took to portray the role of a mega-iconic figure like Babasaheb in a major Hollywood film. This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ Gaurav’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GAURAVJPATHANI2?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Gaurav’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/gauravj_pathania/ Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠ Links of topics mentioned in the episode: https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/intimate-pieces-of-br-ambedkars-life-are-alive-well-in-kalyanhttps://youtu.be/PxULqReYVMk

➡️⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠ Conversation with Rahul Sonpimple on Caste in the Age of Capitalism and hyperconsumerism. Rahul is the founder and president of the All India Independent Scheduled Castes Association (AIISCA). This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ Rahul Sonpimple’s Twitter : https://twitter.com/Sonpimplerahul Rahul Sonpimple’s Insta:⁠https://www.instagram.com/rahulsonpimple/⁠ Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

➡️⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠ In this podcast, we discussed what is the meaning of joy and happiness anymore. Vijeta teaches English at St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. She is also a writer and has written for Firstpost, Huffpost India, India Today, The Hindu Business Line, Deccan Herald, amongst other platforms. She writes extensively on her blog, which is titled as rumlolarum which has a dedicated following and admirers. This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠ Vijeta’s blog: ⁠⁠https://rumlolarum.wordpress.com/⁠⁠ Vijeta’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/rumlolarum⁠⁠ Vijeta's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rumlolarum/ Blogs mentioned by Vijeta in the podcast: 1. https://al-lude.livejournal.com/75285.html 2.https://thechasingiamb.livejournal.com/ 3. Unavailable now but will be up in 3 days: https://opendosa.in/tied-up-cassocks-and-hockey-till-sunset/ Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠

➡️ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI) Sucharita Tyagi has been at the forefront of film criticism, notably embracing the YouTube medium for reviews as early as 2015. Back then, she was reviewing films on YouTube for the Film Companion website. This segment evolved into "Not a Movie Review" with Sucharita. A curated selection of episodes from "Not a Movie Review" was subsequently released as a web series on Disney+ Hotstar under the same title in March 2020. In this episode, we're getting into what makes a movie 'woke'—is it a new trend, or has good cinema always been woke? We also explore the movie critique scene in India, talking about the hurdles critics face, and of course, shooting the breeze about films from Archies to Animal. Plus, we're spilling the tea on some cool independent flicks that released recently. Don't miss the fun and insightful discussion! This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI) Sucharita’s youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sucharitatyagi Sucharita’s insta:https://www.instagram.com/su4ita/ Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/confusedvichar Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

➡️ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠ The guest of this week is popular satirist Dr Medusa. We talk about creative aspects of ADHD, finding a therapist who understands politics, reflecting on Y2K and its cultural changes, discussing the courage to poke fun in dangerous political times, and exploring Gen Z culture. We also look into the history of Jawaharlal Nehru University, North Eastern India's unique culture, and focus on Assamese food. Thanks for supporting the podcast! This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️ Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI) 👩 Dr Medusa ⁠ Please rate the Podcast on ᯤSpotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter 𝕏: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠

This is a podcast in collaboration with the Bharatiya Junta Podcast. In this podcast, we delve into the concept of the colonial inferiority complex, discuss the debate surrounding vegetarianism, explore the right-wing influencer pandemic, consider how being apolitical is inherently political, and ponder the type of dictator the country desires. We also scrutinize our own prejudices and biases, acknowledging instances where we censor ourselves. This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: Support the podcast(UPI/Patreon) : https://bento.me/amvpodcast Raj: https://twitter.com/DiscourseDancer Aditya on Bhajapod : https://twitter.com/BhaJaPod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor My article: https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-stadiums-silence-in-world-cup-final-was-fit-for-vipassana-it-wasnt-sporting-culture/1852024/ Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠

Anoop Kumar founded the Nalanda Academy in 2013 in Wardha, Maharashtra. He is pioneering groundbreaking work by providing education to marginalized students from all over the country and has successfully helped hundreds of students from marginalized castes gain admission to top universities in India and abroad. His life, journey, and ideas are nothing short of revolutionary, and I won't be exaggerating if I say that he is one of the living legends who has done unparalleled work. This is the podcast where he skillfully deconstructs the myth of merit, which may significantly alter your perspectives on the current education system. Please be aware that this podcast contains some details that might be triggering for some people, as it touches upon topics such as suicides and extreme caste traumas. Anoop’s account: https://twitter.com/Anoopkheri Nalanda Academy: https://nalanda-academy.org/our-team/ This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding or support so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: 1. BuyMeACoffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus/w/26114 2. Patreon (Most preferred medium): https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 3. InstaMojo:(UPI/Gpay/PayTm) : https://www.instamojo.com/@anuragminusverma/ 4. PayPal ( Subscribers living outside India can pay through it): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AnuragMinusVerma?locale.x=en_GB Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/confusedvichar Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en

Sujat Prakash Ambedkar is a young activist, politician, and former journalist. He is the great-grandson of Babasaheb Ambedkar and the son of Prakash Ambedkar. Sujat is a youth leader in the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi political party. He studied at the Asian College of Journalism and Fergusson College. In this podcast, we discussed Sujat's life, Maharashtra's Ambedkarite culture, the politics of food, Dr. Ambedkar's personal habits, the future of Dalit politics in the country, and much more. Sujat’s account: https://twitter.com/AmbedkarSujat This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding or support so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: 1. BuyMeACoffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus/w/26114 2. Patreon (Most preferred medium): https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 3. InstaMojo:(UPI/Gpay/PayTm) : https://www.instamojo.com/@anuragminusverma/ 4. PayPal ( Subscribers living outside India can pay through it): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AnuragMinusVerma?locale.x=en_GB Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/confusedvichar Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

In this relaxed and insightful episode, Ramkumar Singh delves into his memories of growing up in Rajasthan, exploring its celebrations, traditions, and dogmas. He reflects on his writing journey, offering insights into the life of a Bollywood writer, the loneliness of Mumbai, the concept of creativity in today's politically charged environment, and much more. This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding or support so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: 1. BuyMeACoffee:⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus/w/26114⁠ 2. Patreon (Most preferred medium): ⁠https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma⁠ 3. InstaMojo:(UPI/Gpay/PayTm) : ⁠https://www.instamojo.com/@anuragminusverma/⁠ 4. PayPal ( Subscribers living outside India can pay through it): ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AnuragMinusVerma?locale.x=en_GB⁠ Ramkumar Singh is a versatile Indian writer known for his work in screenwriting, Hindi fiction, film lyrics, criticism, and column writing. His short stories, published in literary journals and translated into various Indian languages, gained widespread acclaim. In 2012, his short story collection "Bhobhar tatha anya kahaniyaṅ" was published by Lokayat Prakashan, Jaipur, earning him the prestigious Rangey Rraghav Katha Samman from the Rajasthan Sahitya Academy. In 2015, he made his debut as a novelist with the political satire "Zed Plus," published by Rajkamal Prakashan. This novel was later adapted into a film of the same name, directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi. His Rajasthani story "Bhobhar" received recognition at various Indian and international film festivals, leading to nominations for Best Story at the 21st LifeOk Screen Awards (for "Zed Plus”). Additionally, he contributed as a dialogue writer for the film "Sarkar 3" and gained recognition as a lyricist for the critically acclaimed film "Anarkali of Arrah." Ramkumar Singh’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiark?lang=en Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/confusedvichar Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

A joyful and fun podcast with Shrujna. I immensely love her artwork. Over the years she has developed a signature style of her own which is not just aesthetically stunning but also stirs the thoughts because of the political messaging. The experience of recording this podcast felt like two friends sitting together and discussing important issues and even the most mundane issues of the world. A delightful conversation which shouldn’t be missed. This is also the episode that I recorded in person with good mics so the quality of the audio will be also very good. Episode 78 is now streaming on all platforms. Shrujana N Shridhar is an artist and illustrator based in Mumbai. Her practice examines the intersection of caste, gender, and capitalism. It honours the resilience of communities that fought caste and gender oppression for centuries. Her works have been published in magazines in India and abroad. Shrujana has written and illustrated children’s books. She runs the Dalit Panther Archive, digitising and archiving Little Magazines and literature published by the members of the Dalit Panther movement. She is a co-founder of Mavelinadu Collective, an anti-caste publication She received the SSAF–AAA Research Grant for Archiving Histories of Art, Ideas, and Visual Culture in 2019. Her works have been exhibited at Clark House Initiative, Mumbai, The Showroom, London, China Residencies at Centre for Media at Risk at the University of Pennsylvania, Arts House, Melbourne. Shrujana’s bio: https://www.instagram.com/srujangatha/ This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding or support so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: 1. BuyMeACoffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus/w/26114 2. Patreon (Most preferred medium): https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 3. InstaMojo:(UPI/Gpay/PayTm) : https://www.instamojo.com/@anuragminusverma/ 4. PayPal ( Subscribers living outside India can pay through it): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AnuragMinusVerma?locale.x=en_GB Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/confusedvichar Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

Inspired by recent cases of brutality against students by teachers, Prof. Ravikant Kisana (Buffalo Intellectual) takes us on a journey in this episode. He delves deep into the dark underbelly of education, exploring the high-stakes world of coaching, the intense school environment, education's transformation into a cutthroat competition, the chilling use of humiliation and violence as instruments of knowledge, and everything that is wrong with our broken education system. Tune in! Professor Ravikant Kisana teaches at a private university. He also serves as the host and creator of the "Mind My Buffalo Podcast," a recently launched podcast that consistently explores the examination of savarna culture across various aspects of life, including social media, influencer culture, films, web series, and more. Additionally, Prof. Kisana is a prolific writer, contributing high-energy and thought-provoking columns to Swaddle. Some of his articles have gained widespread viral attention on the internet, and you can find links to these articles in the description below This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding or support so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: 1. Patreon (Most preferred medium): https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2. BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus 3. InstaMojo:(UPI/Gpay/PayTm) : https://www.instamojo.com/@anuragminusverma/ 4. PayPal ( Subscribers living outside India can pay through it): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AnuragMinusVerma?locale.x=en_GB Please rate the podcast on Spotify. You can also post your comments on Spotify ( NEW FEATURE) Link to Mind Your Buffalo podcast :https://open.spotify.com/show/70Y6Y8FtCo6EFDfF6Xmogb Prof. Ravikant ( Buffalo Intellectual’s Twitter) : https://twitter.com/ProfRavikantK His articles: https://theswaddle.com/author/ravikantkisana/ Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/confusedvichar Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en

An episode about anti-caste laws being passed in the USA. This episode was recorded a few months back. Kshama Sawant, an Indian-American politician and economist, has served on the Seattle City Council since 2014. She is a member of Socialist Alternative, the first and only member of the party to date to be elected to public office. In 2012, Kshama ran as a Socialist Alternative candidate for the Washington State Legislature and surprised everyone by winning 29% of the vote. The momentum continued in her campaign for the Seattle City Council, where she boldly ran on a platform of fighting for a $15/hr minimum wage, rent control, and taxing the super-rich to fund mass transit and education. In November, she defeated a 16-year incumbent Democrat to become the first socialist elected in a major US city in decades. The Seattle City Council's law against discrimination based on caste—the first such law passed by a city in the United States—was written and forwarded by Councilwoman Kshama Sawant, the only Indian American member of the council. Prashant Nema is a software engineer who has lived in Seattle for 22 years and worked for Microsoft, Dell, and Meta (Facebook). He was part of the Seattle team (CSIA) that organized, advocated for, and supported the Seattle ordinance against caste discrimination passed in February 2023. He is also a member of the Bay Area, California-based Ambedkar King Study Circle. You can find his article written in the local Seattle media during the Seattle Campaign here: https://southseattleemerald.com/2023/02/18/opinion-confessions-of-an-american-caste-traitor/?amp This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding or support so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: 1. BuyMeACoffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus/w/26114 2. Patreon (Most preferred medium): https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 3. InstaMojo:(UPI/Gpay/PayTm) : https://www.instamojo.com/@anuragminusverma/ 4. PayPal ( Subscribers living outside India can pay through it): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AnuragMinusVerma?locale.x=en_GB Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Kshama’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/cmkshama?lang=en Prashant’s facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prashant.nema.1 Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/confusedvichar Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en The Mixing & Mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.