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The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

Amit Varma

Booking Overview

Longform interview podcast focused on Indian politics, public policy, history, economics, and society, typically featuring academics, authors, entrepreneurs, and experienced practitioners for highly detailed discussions. Credible pitches include published researchers, policy experts, business leaders, historians, military analysts, and cultural figures with substantial expertise or original work; booking difficulty is high because episodes are exceptionally long and the show has an established record of attracting authoritative guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 459

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 33.1k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

amitblogs@gmail.com

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Host

Amit Varma - Indian writer, journalist, and podcaster known for his India Uncut writing and longform conversations on politics, economics, public policy, history, and society.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Published academics, researchers, authors, policy specialists, entrepreneurs, senior practitioners, historians, and public intellectuals with deep subject expertise, original research, or substantial professional experience.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or significant research, Established expertise in Indian politics, economics, history, public policy, science, or culture, Leadership or substantial experience in business, government, academia, or civil society, Recognized contributions to a specialized field

Recent Guest Discussions

Srikrishna Ayyangar - Populism, Indian Politics, Political Analysis, And The Use Of Innovative Analytical Methods Such As Set Theory.

Harini Nagendra - Urban Ecology, Sustainability, City Planning, Nature In Cities, Detective Fiction, And Managing Multiple Intellectual Interests.

Manish Sabharwal - Entrepreneurship, Indian Economic Reform, Regulation, Education, Employment, And Using Business Experience To Pursue Social Change.

Raghu Sanjaylal Jaitley - India’s Post-independence History, Public Life, Politics, Policy, And Social Change.

Pranay Kotasthane - India’s Post-independence History, Public Policy, Constitutional Development, Governance, Politics, And National Identity.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Indian History, Economics, Literature

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma
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Ep 455: Puliyabaazi and the Fine Art of Hindi Podcasting

October 19, 2026

It is difficult to talk about economics and policy and philosophy in our languages -- but it is important, and the discourse needs it. Pranay Kotasthane, Saurabh Chandra and Khyati Pathak join Amit Varma in episode 455 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the sense of purpose behind their iconic Hindi podcast Puliyabaazi, and the lessons they learnt from it. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Khyati Pathak on Twitter, Instagram, Substack and her own w...

Ep 454: The Ideas of Gandhi

October 05, 2026

Mahatma Gandhi's ideas shaped modern India, and were as fiercely contested in his time as they are today. Ramachandra Guha joins Amit Varma in episode 454 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss Gandhi and his arguments. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Ramachandra Guha on Amazon, Twitter and his own website. 2. Arguments With Gandhi -- Ramachandra Guha. 3. Ram and Friends -- Episode 440 of The Seen and the Unseen. 4. Ram Guha Writes a Letter to a Frie...

Ep 453: Srikrishna Ayyangar Examines Populism

September 21, 2026

Indian politics is deeply complicated, and existing frames don't do it justice. Srikrishna Ayyangar joins Amit Varma in episode 453 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the deep dives he has made in the field, including with innovative methods like set theory. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Srikrishna Ayyangar on LinkedIn, Amazon and NLSIU. 2. A Logic of Populism: India and Its States -- Srikrishna Ayyangar. 3. Administrative Analysis -- Christopher ...

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How do I get in touch with The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma?

The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma is hosted by Amit Varma. Its publicly listed email is amitblogs@gmail.com. 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 The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma?

The publicly listed email for The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma: amitblogs@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma have?

Podseeker estimates The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma?

The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published academics, researchers, authors, policy specialists, entrepreneurs, senior practitioners, historians, and public intellectuals with deep subject expertise, original research, or substantial professional experience. Common among recent guests: Published books or significant research; Established expertise in Indian politics, economics, history, public policy, science, or culture; Leadership or substantial experience in business, government, academia, or civil society. Recent guests include Srikrishna Ayyangar, Harini Nagendra, and Manish Sabharwal.

How hard is it to get booked on The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

amitblogs@gmail.com

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