NL Hafta

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NL Hafta 611 Snippet : ‘A Cop Deciding Who’s a Journalist’: Reporting on the Delhi Police Crackdown

October 17, 2026

Newslaundry reporters Khushi Mehrotra, Samarth Grover and Astha Savyasachi recount what it was like to report from the ground during the October 10 protests in Delhi.Abhinandan Sekhri begins by asking how live reporting differs from the investigations Newslaundry usually does, where the pressure is to stay accurate and avoid reacting in ways that could later be called unjournalistic. Khushi, who was a print reporter during the first CJP protest, says on-camera reporting brings a fear of becom...

NL Hafta 610 Snippet : Democracy, With a Punchline: Why Those in Power Fear Satire

October 10, 2026

This week on Hafta, Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande and Anand Vardhan are joined by political cartoonist Manjul, Rachita Taneja of Sanitary Panels fame, and comedian Sanjay Rajoura to ask whether Indian politics has lost its sense of humour. The discussion begins with a takedown of political cartoons on the Modi government’s direction. Abhinandan argues that satire has always mattered in democracies because it can say what serious commentary cannot. “Every autocrat, every dictator fears bein...

NL Hafta 609 Snippet: ‘Is Judiciary the Greatest Threat to Indian Democracy?’

October 03, 2026

The Chief Justice of India’s remark that the polls in question were “only by-elections” in West Bengal is where this Hafta discussion begins. Abhinandan Sekhri calls it “a bit alarming”, and says similar casual comments have come up in earlier hearings.Neha Rathi, a Supreme Court lawyer and a petitioner in the SIR cases, says the Supreme Court was the right forum, but argues that the reason behind voter deletions in Bengal remains opaque. Of the “logical discrepancy” ground, she says, “there ...

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What is the email for NL Hafta?

The publicly listed email for NL Hafta: newslaundry@gmail.com.

How many listeners does NL Hafta have?

Podseeker estimates NL Hafta reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for NL Hafta?

NL Hafta typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established academics, lawyers, researchers, journalists, policy professionals, and public-interest specialists with demonstrable expertise in the issue under discussion and the ability to explain complex Indian political or social questions clearly. Common among recent guests: Published research, books, or substantial journalism; Senior academic, legal, policy, or professional roles; Recognized public-interest work or appointments on relevant commissions and task forces. Recent guests include Mihira Sood, Anupam Manur, and Rashee Mehra.

How hard is it to get booked on NL Hafta?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does NL Hafta cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Indian Politics, Economics, and Social Justice. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.