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Lost Debate

Ravi Gupta

Booking Overview

This weekly politics and public-policy interview and debate show examines national politics, education, technology, economics, and international security through conversations with journalists, policy thinkers, educators, and business leaders. Credible pitches include published subject-matter experts, education innovators, policy professionals, and technology or business leaders with a strong perspective on public issues; booking is likely high difficulty because the show has featured prominent authors and executives alongside established experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 456

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 7.6k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@thebranchmedia.org

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Host

Ravi Gupta - Former Obama staffer and school principal who hosts discussions about politics, public policy, education, technology, and society.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Published journalists and authors, policy thinkers, educators, education entrepreneurs, and technology or business leaders with recognized expertise and a substantive perspective on public issues.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Established journalism or policy work, Leadership of prominent companies or education organizations, Recognized expertise in education, technology, economics, politics, or international security

Recent Guest Discussions

Matt Bruenig - Artificial Intelligence, The Future Of Work, Socialism, Inequality, Education, And The Distribution Of Technological Prosperity.

Graeme Wood - Osama Bin Laden, Al-qaeda, Terrorism, The Evolution Of Extremist Networks, And The Continuing Threat To The United States.

Dan Meyer - Alpha School, Ai-powered Education, Student Learning Outcomes, And Whether Technology Can Improve Classroom Instruction.

Michael Goldstein - AI And Education, Student Motivation, Human Relationships In Learning, And The Limits Of Technology-driven Schooling.

Reed Hastings - Artificial Intelligence In Education, Individualized Learning, The Future Of Classrooms, And The Role Of Technology In Student Development.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Education Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Immigration

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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The Problem with Nikole Hannah-Jones

October 07, 2026

Nikole Hannah-Jones’s essay about her daughter’s education has reignited the debate over school integration and parental choice. But are we learning the right lessons? Drawing on his experience as a school principal and superintendent, Ravi examines her account and challenges the idea that integration and more funding can fix what’s failing in public education. He explores charter school results, teachers’ unions, grade inflation, and the barriers to holding educators accountable—arguing for ...

Nikole Hannah-Jones, WH Press Ban, Ed Sheeran

September 24, 2026

Ravi is joined by Jeremiah, host of the New Liberal podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with the seemingly endless things people blame on capitalism. Then they take on Nikole Hannah-Jones’s account of choosing a school that reflected her beliefs about integration—and realizing her daughter wasn’t getting the education that was best for her. They also discuss the White House’s restrictions on press access, the Trump administration’s ties to right-wing influencers, and the Ed S...

The Skillbatical

September 22, 2026

To celebrate the launch of his new book, The Invisible List, Ravi shares an audiobook excerpt about his “skill sabbatical” learning to surf—an exhilarating, difficult, and at times terrifying pursuit. Along the way, he explains how he transformed his life by treating each year like a school year—and himself as his only student. But the chapter isn’t really about surfing; it’s about facing fear, embracing discomfort, and finally tackling the big thing on your invisible list—the one you’ve drea...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Lost Debate
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How do I get in touch with Lost Debate?

Lost Debate is hosted by Ravi Gupta. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@thebranchmedia.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Lost Debate?

The publicly listed email for Lost Debate: podcasts@thebranchmedia.org.

How many listeners does Lost Debate have?

Podseeker estimates Lost Debate reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Lost Debate?

Lost Debate typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published journalists and authors, policy thinkers, educators, education entrepreneurs, and technology or business leaders with recognized expertise and a substantive perspective on public issues. Common among recent guests: Published books; Established journalism or policy work; Leadership of prominent companies or education organizations. Recent guests include Matt Bruenig, Graeme Wood, and Dan Meyer.

How hard is it to get booked on Lost Debate?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Lost Debate cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Education Policy, Artificial Intelligence, and Immigration. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@thebranchmedia.org

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