Sharing a thoughtfully curated podcast that offers sharp insights into the development sector and public policy. It brings grounded perspectives from the field, policy debates, and real-world implementation—definitely worth a listen.
Indian Podcasts
1. Puliyabāzī (पुलियाबाज़ी) is promoted by The Takshashila Institution. It is a Hindi podcast hosted by Pranay Kotasthane and Saurabh Chandra, in association with Takshashila. The podcast discusses politics, public policy, technology, philosophy, and current affairs in a conversational and accessible Hindi style to reach a broad audience.
Where to listen: YouTube, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music and Spotify
2. All Things Policy is The Takshashila Institution’s flagship English podcast, designed as a primer and deep dive into the mechanics of public policy in India and beyond. Hosted by Takshashila faculty and visiting experts, each episode tackles a specific policy arena—such as fiscal federalism, climate regulation, or digital governance—by breaking down foundational concepts, showcasing case studies, and interviewing practitioners from government, academia, and industry.
Where to listen: YouTube, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music and Spotify
3. Decoding Impact with Rathish is a thought-provoking YouTube podcast series hosted by Rathish Balakrishnan, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Sattva Consulting, a leading social impact consulting firm. This channel explores complex developmental challenges and real-world solutions across domains like governance, education, climate finance, agriculture, digital public infrastructure, and social innovation.
Where to listen: YouTube, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music and Spotify
4. Policy Podcast, IIT Kharagpur focus on how innovation is reshaping policy & governance in India; interviews with experts on electoral politics, public administration, etc.
Where to listen: Policy Podcast, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music and Spotify
5. Policy Beyond Politics is a public policy podcast produced by the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) — an independent think-tank in Kochi, Kerala focused on evidence-based research and actionable ideas for social transformation. The series brings together policy researchers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to discuss contemporary issues in governance, economics, democracy, and institutional reform that shape public life in India and beyond.
Where to listen: Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and Spotify
6. Policy Talks by Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business: Conversations with policy thinkers and leaders about recent challenges & policymaking in India.
Where to listen: Podcast Republic
7. Urban Planning in India (CEPT / CAU / CUPP): Deep, reflective conversations about urban planning, city development, governance at local levels in Indian context.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Spotify
International Podcasts
1. Governance Uncovered is a globally oriented podcast produced by the Governance and Local Development Institute (GLD) at the University of Gothenburg, with support from the Swedish Research Council. Hosted by Professor Ellen Lust, the series dives deep into the complex dynamics of governance, politics, state and non-state actors, and local development processes across diverse regions of the world.
Where to listen: Governance Uncovered - A Podcast by GLD | My new site
2. Building State Capability (Harvard): This podcast features interviews on research & practice in public sector capability, leadership in crises, policy implementation, etc.
Where to listen: Building State Capability, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Spotify
3. ADB Knowledge & Innovation Talks: This short series features ADB specialists and guest experts sharing practical insights on policy solutions, evidence-based governance, and development strategy.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and Spotify
4. Brookings Cafeteria (Brookings Institution): Great for hearing experts discuss public policy problems, governance and development economics around the world, including how governments are (or are not) coping with current challenges.
Where to listen: Brookings, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Spotify
5. Policy Pathways by International Water Management Institute: Focuses on how evidence, complexity and coherence interplay in domains like food, land, water systems. Especially relevant if you’re interested in environment, resource policy, systems thinking.
Where to listen: Policy Pathways, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Spotify
6. The Development Podcast (World Bank) - Focus: development challenges, data, research, policy solutions across sectors.
6. Future of Agriculture
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