Watching the Wheels

Episodes

1. Ep 13: Gulliver’s Travels -- A Modern Masterpiece

   23 Oct 2026 · 1 h 43 min · S1 E13

   Gulliver’s Travels, published in 1726, is a modern masterpiece. Its themes resonate as much today as they did then, its satire is as relevant — and it’s bloody entertaining! Welcome to episode 13 of Watching the…

2. Ep 12: These Are a Few of Our Favourite Quotes

   16 Oct 2026 · 1 h 32 min · S1 E12

   Who doesn’t love quotes? Everyone loves quotes! Quotes are the best! Welcome to episode 12 of Watching the Wheels, hosted by Amit Varma, Shruti Rajagopalan and Pranay Kotasthane. In this episode, Amit, Shruti &…

3. Ep 11: Are We Running Out of Things?

   9 Oct 2026 · 2 h 14 min · S1 E11

   There are so many people! There are so few things! Are we going to run out? Is the earth going to hell? How on earth (pun intended) can markets help? People are brains, not stomachs. No, we’re not running out of…

4. Ep 10: The Multitudes of Mahatma Gandhi

   4 Oct 2026 · 2 h 17 min · S1 E10

   Mohandas Gandhi lived a life of action, wrote furiously for decades, constantly examined himself & the world, & kept changing. He contained multitudes. Welcome to episode 10 of Watching the Wheels, hosted by Amit…

5. Ep 9: Policy Mistakes We Can't Unsee

   25 Sep 2026 · 1 h 23 min · S1 E9

   Do you own your own body? Your own land? Your own money? The State has, at some point, told someone no to all three. This episode is about such PolicyWTFs. Your head will spin as you watch the wheels go around.…

6. Ep 8: The OpenAI–Hugging Face Incident

   18 Sep 2026 · 2 h 18 min · S1 E8

   Are AI swarms out to get humans? Welcome to episode 8 of Watching the Wheels, hosted by Amit Varma, Shruti Rajagopalan and Pranay Kotasthane. In this episode, Shruti talks about the Open AI- HuggingFace incident &…

7. Ep 7: How to Be a Late Bloomer

   11 Sep 2026 · 1 h 55 min · S1 E7

   Most of us don’t achieve early success. Or we wonder about building a second life even as the years slip by. Is it doable? Yes. Welcome to episode 7 of Watching the Wheels, hosted by Amit Varma, Shruti Rajagopalan…

8. Ep 6: Numbers Will Kill You! Numbers Will Save You!

   6 Sep 2026 · 1 h 50 min · S1 E6

   Numbers can help you see the world clearly — or they can be turned into a weapon against you. This week, a masterclass in spotting the difference. Welcome to episode 6 of Watching the Wheels, hosted by Amit Varma,…

9. Ep 5: A Citizen’s Guide to Public Finance

   28 Aug 2026 · 2 h 04 min · S1 E5

   Why should we care about government spending? Welcome to episode 5 of Watching the Wheels, hosted by Amit Varma, Shruti Rajagopalan and Pranay Kotasthane. In this episode, we launch Pranay Kothastane & Sarthak…

10. Ep 4: Making Sense of World Disorder

    22 Aug 2026 · 1 h 28 min · S1 E4

    The old world order has gone to pieces, and you are trying to make sense of the new world disorder. Need help? We are here! Welcome to episode 4 of Watching the Wheels, hosted by Amit Varma, Shruti Rajagopalan and…

11. Ep 3: A Wishlist for Independence Day

    14 Aug 2026 · 2 h 00 min · S1 E3

    Long years ago, India got Independence — but did we get freedom? How can this country be a better place for all its people? If we had to dream, what would our dreams be Welcome to episode 3 of Watching the Wheels,…

12. Ep 2: What a Wonderful World

    7 Aug 2026 · 1 h 46 min · S1 E2

    We live in a magical world, but we normalize the good stuff and aren’t grateful enough. And sure, the world still has much that is messed up, and we must fight for progress — but it’s good to take inspiration from the…

13. Ep 1: Where Have All the Women Gone?

    31 Jul 2026 · 1 h 37 min · S1 E1

    Where are our women? As one paper shows, they’re not on the streets. As another paper shows, they don’t leave home. As a third paper shows, they’re not even in the colleges of their choice. What’s going on?Welcome to…

14. Ep 0: AI Can Help You. AI Can Hurt You

    31 Jul 2026 · 1 h 28 min · Bonus

    Should we let AI help us with our writing? What are the qualities of a successful narrative? Who will win the Infinite Game?Welcome to the pilot episode of Watching the Wheels, hosted by Amit Varma, Shruti Rajagopalan…