Pakka politics

By: Shabbir Ahmed
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  • Pakka politics is a podcast in Tamil that breaks down and makes sense of everyday politics and the impact it has on the social and cultural landscape. From local and national news developments to global issues that can shape the world around you, TNM’s Shabbir Ahmed and his guests delve deep into the heart of the issue. Pakka Politics with Shabbir Ahmed will host a range of voices and opinions – politicians, activists, academics, journalists and more – giving you perspectives to help you understand politics today.

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Episodes
  • Pakka Politics Ep 7: Ft Sugitha Sarangaraj on Newsroom Politics

    Pakka Politics Ep 7: Ft Sugitha Sarangaraj on Newsroom Politics
    Oct 11 2024
    A recent study by the Reuters Institute reveals that only 24% of the 174 top editors across 240 brands on five continents are women. Similarly, the 2020 Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) report on Indian media shows a decline in women’s presence as news subjects and sources. Only 11% of women journalists cover politics and government, compared to 89% of men, highlighting how women journalists are often confined to specific topics. Organizations like the Network of Women in Media (NWMI) have raised concerns about the lack of female representation in Indian media. In Tamil Nadu’s television media, women have long been restricted to covering features, health, and gender-related issues, but there is a visible shift as more women journalists and anchors take on crucial newsroom roles, including political debates. In this context, Sugitha Sarangaraj has emerged as the first female news editor to lead a television news channel. Since 2012, she has been one of the few women anchors to moderate political debates during prime time. In this episode of Pakka Politics, Shabbir Ahmed speaks with Sugitha Sarangaraj about her journey from reporter to news editor, the changing dynamics of the media industry, women in media, gender sensitivity, and newsroom politics.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 10 Years of Modi's Rule

    10 Years of Modi's Rule
    Apr 12 2024
    As India stands at the crossroads of its future, 10 years of Modi’s governance have ignited apprehensions among democratic forces regarding the nation’s trajectory if BJP retains power in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Under Modi’s leadership, India has undergone significant transformations, marked by compromised institutions, stifled dissent, and a narrative where religion reigns supreme. The upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections are not just about political parties but a battle to uphold and preserve India’s secular fabric. In the latest Pakka Politics episode, Shabbir Ahmed engages with Professor Ramu Manivannan, former head of the Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Madras, discussing how India has changed under Modi and the formidable challenges ahead for democratic forces.

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Marx, Music and Makkal Politics - Ft. Comrade Gangsta

    Marx, Music and Makkal Politics - Ft. Comrade Gangsta
    Mar 1 2024
    Following in the footsteps of Tamil Nadu’s rich history of counter-culture and progressive politics through music, comes the hip-hop band Comrade Gangsta. The band blends socialism, Ambedkarite and Periyarist ideologies with a musical genre born out of Black pride and resistance. Much like Arivu, The Casteless Collective and other Tamil hip hop bands, Comrade Gangsta have taken the stage hundreds of times to draw people towards a socialist future free of caste and communalism. The Comrade Gangsta band started in 2021 is slowly capturing the imagination of people with their power packed performances. The band consists of RJ Prasath, Dinesh and Anand Castro has performed on hundreds of stages across Tamil Nadu. In this episode of Pakka Politics, Shabbir Ahmed is in conversation with team Comrade Gangsta rapper Dinesh and RJ Prasath on making music for the working class.

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    1 hr and 42 mins

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