Press Decode

Big Story: We’re looking at how the porn industry and big name websites like PornHub treat non-consensual videos.Links-https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/06/20/the-fight-to-hold-pornhub-accountablehttps://www.thedailybeast.com/how-anti-porn-evangelicals-hoodwinked-the-new-yorkerFood for Thought: We’re talking about the how India became a hub for the illegal trade of “exotic” wildlife.Links-https://splainer.in/posts/2022/A-Taste-for-the-Exotichttps://india.mongabay.com/2022/05/trafficked-kangaroos-rescued-in-north-bengal-en-route-to-indore-turn-the-spotlight-on-indian-zoos/Roast or Toast:Least Fave:1) The Chaise Longue Airplane Seat2) Madhya Pradesh government's genius solution for illegal miningLink- Chaise Longue Airplane seat https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce6jvqOMvCN/?hl=enFave:1) What's really behind King Tut’s curse?One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the government’s new Tour of Duty model of recruitment to the triservices.Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/The-Four-Year-JawanFood for Thought: We’re talking about the debacle over a Google engineer being convinced that a chatbot generator is “sentient.”Link: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/I--MachineRoast or Toast:Least Fave:1) NASA's botched moon landing programFave:1) A made-in-heaven collab: Coca Cola and Jack Daniels2) Couple vows to be together in death, but not reallyOne month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We're talking about the controversy around former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's hateful comments. We look at the diplomatic row it caused and examine if it really is fringe.Food For Thought: In context of New York state passing a law in favour of electronic repair rights, we look at the global right to repair movement.Roast or Toast:Fave:1) John Oliver offers to buy a demonic banana sculpture‘Fallen Fruit’ banana sculpture https://www.adam-stone.com.au/2) A bizarre plagiarism suit against Mariah CareyLeast Fave:The drought in the American west and its connection to Las Vegas’ mob pastOne month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: In context of Texas school massacre, we look at gun laws in the US and IndiaFood For Thought: We talk about the memeification of the Depp v Heard trial.Roast or Toast:Fave: Climate anxiety and the people who fight itLeast fave: An entitled IAS couple and their punishment posting. One month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the rising tide of demands from Hindu quarters to worship in current or erstwhile mosques in the country.https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Mandir-Masjid-Maniahttps://splainer.in/posts/2022/-Un-Protected-by-the-Lawhttps://splainer.in/posts/2021/Temple-Runhttps://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/press-decode-udzw-RNePZBI15p0bis1T/episode/balle-balle-the-attack-of-the-punjabis-g3v0-IVNOZAsqfPOnlshiFood for Thought: We’re talking about the use of ‘like’ in our speech… you know like..how we go like.. ‘Like’.. all the time?https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/may/15/why-do-people-like-say-like-so-much-in-praise-of-an-underappreciated-wordRoast or ToastLeast fave: The bizarre case of an NFT 'kidnapping'Fave: Coca Cola’s sustainability hackOne month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the sorry state of mental health in our Armed forces.Link- https://science.thewire.in/health/indian-army-soldiers-psychological-ptsd/Food for Thought: We’re talking about a lawsuit where a couple just really want a grandchild.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-47154287https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2019/feb/05/consent-being-born-man-suing-parents-for-giving-birth-to-himRoast or toast:Least fave1) How a UN agency (literally) fumbled the bag2) India has deadly roadsFave1) That’s Gayaji to you!https://twitter.com/InsureMeForever/status/1521339847675645952https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/07/world/americas/un-loan-project-services.htmOne month free trial: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the long-winded debate about whether Hindi should be the national language and why the south is so against it.Press Decode ep on South Indian films: https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/press-decode-udzw-RNePZBI15p0bis1T/episode/the-great-south-indian-rising-why-bollywood-is-very-afraid-cnb1-I5mP44qLfDWu9aJb?startTime=0Part 1: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Indian-House-of-BabelPart 2: https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Mind-Your-Language-Food For Thought: We're talking about Indigo's recent wheelchair fiasco and just how disability-friendly travel and public spaces really are.Roast or Toast:Least fave:1) Counterfeit luxury bags are the latest in thing in New York CityFave:1) A pop song that’s uniting India and PakistanNew Yorker on Pasoorihttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-pop-song-thats-uniting-india-and-pakistanBBC Asian Network interview with Ali Sethihttps://youtu.be/_rGqS23YBT02) A bold proposal to make contact with alien lifeCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the implications of Elon Musk buying Twitter–implications for the world and for India.Food For Thought: Targeted advertisements–do we hate them, do we like them?Roast or Toast:Lease fave:1) The new wedding trend: Metaverse weddingsFave:1) The Manuscript Writing Cafe in Japan2) A Bible that encourages adulteryLinks:Month-long free trial for splainer: https://splainer.in/referral/HYO2C6DCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the legal considerations of the recent bulldozer justice model we’ve seen across the countryFood for Thought: We’re talking about the great rising of South Indian flicksRoast or Toast:Least fave: Aryavarth ExpressFave: All the dank memes on Musk buying Twitter.Check out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at the what and why of cultural appropriation given that Coachella is back after a pandemic hiatus.Food For Thought: We’re talking about the politics of veganism and fake meat and whether we can ever truly separate the two.What are we Roasting?1) The state of women’s cricket in India until 2006(https://www.theweek.in/theweek/sports/2022/04/16/men-uniforms-were-being-cut-up-and-restitched-for-the-women.html)What are we Toasting?1) An 'office birthday party' lawsuit(https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61141421)2) The Coachella performance that turned a Thai dessert into a UNESCO heritage candidate(https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/19/thailand-mango-sticky-rice-coachella-cameo-milli)Check out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We look at the Qutub Minar's disputed history and why rewriting history does not help undo past wrongs.https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Pillar-of-SocietyPress Decode Episode on Jallianwalla Bagh https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/press-decode-udzw-RNePZBI15p0bis1T/episode/jallianwala-bagh-and-nirvana-perils-of-artistic-licence-n9wj-Itio8jIuWCNUEnJO?startTime=0Food for Thought: From 'Maahi Ve' to Bhangra pop, we're looking at how and why Punjabi music became as popular as it did, both across India and the world.https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/apr/07/how-panjabi-mc-became-a-british-asian-icon-bhangrahttps://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/big-story/music-in-the-age-of-algorithm-111643340996398.htmlRoast or toastLeast fave1) Demolition derby at Khargone2) The problem with MBAsFave item1) A defense for spoilershttps://www.vox.com/culture/22934014/spoilers-capitalism-mordew-hyper-spoiledCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We take a look at Russia’s alleged war crimes in Bucha. What are war crimes? And can Russia be held responsible for its actions?Food for Thought: In context of a women's IPL on the horizon, we talk about the challenges of women’s cricketing in India.Roast or toastLeast fave item1) Poop swoopFave item1) The delightful history of the comb-over Comb overs: https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/comb-over-history2) The great spaghetti harvest of 1957Spaghetti Harvest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8scpGwbvxvICheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We’re looking at THAT slap that was heard around the world—yep you know the one. A quick recap on what exactly happened- Chris Rock was slapped by Will Smith after the former poked fun at Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the 94th Oscars hosted at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. What followed next was the actor apologizing for his actions; social media was flooded with reactions.https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/03/the-complete-guide-to-will-smith-slap-takes.htmlhttps://www.tortoisemedia.com/2022/03/28/the-will-smith-doctrine-has-no-place-in-ukraine/Food for Thought: We’re sticking to the realm of the Oscars and talking about the Indian entry to the Academy Awards— ‘Writing With Fire’ which follows Khabar Lahariyahttps://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/who-can-boast-about-a-56-inch-chest-114013101063_1.htmlhttps://www.epw.in/engage/article/hindutva-masculinity-social-media-producing-violence-against-women-muslimshttps://medium.com/alternatetake/-927d4cc74789Roast or toastLeast fave item1) AI can now sense red flags in your relationship--by snooping on your phone.Fave item1) Daler Mehndi's Balle Balle land- https://youtu.be/vTIIMJ9tUc82) A 13-year-old Dalit boy who speaks truth to power- https://twitter.com/t_d_h_nair/status/1508285739989348358Check out more athttps://splainer.in/Find us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | FacebookYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Story: We look at how accurate 'The Kashmir Files' is and what really happened during the Kashmiri Pandit exodus. The Kashmir Files helmed by Vivek Agnihotri created a buzz in recent times, thus, getting Splainers to give deets about the beginning of violence targeting Kashmiri pandit.https://splainer.in/posts/2022/Valley-of-Tearshttps://splainer.in/posts/2022/Road-to-ExileFood for Thought: We take stock of Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill and what it means for representation. What is the Don’t Say Gay bill? It is a limitation put on the public school teachers’ when it comes to discussion on sexual orientation or gender identity.Little boxes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5IKpHTEuY0Trailer to The Andy Warhol Diaries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeC76ncf66wBollywood and queer identities http://xaviers.edu.in/ojs3/index.php/eidos/article/view/95/58Schitts Creek Farewell:https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81286241?s=a&trkid=13747225&t=cp&vlang=en&clip=81288124 Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbdtBQ16CXcRoast or Toast:Least Fave:1) Zomato wants to deliver your food in 10-minutes2) Netflix cracks down on password sharingFave:1) It's time to embrace the 'goblin mode'2) A single cyclist stopping an entire truckers' convoyTrucker video :https://mobile.twitter.com/ShutDown_DC/status/1505312396839206912Check out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Big Story segment of Press Decode we take a look at Reliance’s Facebook campaign for BJP. ALJA Zeera investigated the reason behind Facebook advertisers spending a big moolah on political advertising between February 2019-November 2020. Later it was unveiled Reliance putting in loads of money in order to boost BJP’s campaign on Facebook. Also, it was carried out in the phase when promotion for election was banned.https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/3/14/how-a-reliance-funded-company-boosts-bjps-campaigns-on-facebookhttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/3/15/inside-facebook-and-bjps-world-of-ghost-advertisershttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/3/16/facebook-charged-bjp-lower-rates-for-india-polls-ads-than-others?s=09https://time.com/collection-post/3950525/facebook-news-feed-algorithm/In our Food for Thought segment, we’re talking about the repatriation of indigenous artifacts and the “decolonisation” of museums across the world.https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/q-a-paleontology-s-colonial-legacy-69765In the last segment Roast or Toast, we give our opinions on theLeast Fave:1) Covid Deja vu2) India's consumer price inflation metricsFave:1) A diamond made from ranch dressingCheck out more at Daily SplainerFollow us on social media:Instagram | Twitter | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/splainerin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/splainerin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/splainerin/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.