Raghav's Take

In an America split between red rage and blue outrage, could the center be making a comeback? Raghav Bahl’s sharp political chronicle, “Is Centrist Thought Re-Emerging in Intensely Polarized America?”, travels through Donald Trump’s America — DTA, the self-proclaimed “Divine Democracy.” Through the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, his widow Erika’s stunning act of forgiveness, and unexpected moments of empathy from Jimmy Kimmel and Megyn Kelly, this film traces the faint, fragile revival of moderation and civility in a country consumed by extremes. Is this the beginning of a centrist awakening — or just a fleeting pause before the next storm? Watch Raghav Bahl decode the moral paradox of modern America: Can reason still survive when hate is holy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 2 of his provocative AI series, Raghav Bahl continues his stream-of-consciousness dive into the post-AI world. After asking *“What the @#$ is AI?” in Part 1, he now takes on the bigger question — *“How the @#$ will AI change our world?” From the rise of trillionaires and tech oligarchies to the collapse of traditional labour markets, Bahl explores five existential questions: Will AI flip the Capital-Labour balance forever? Can universal income and robot taxes save us from inequality? Will worklessness free us—or destroy us? Could AI trigger digital colonialism between nations? And will physical experiences gain value in a hyper-digital world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Raghav’s Take, we dive into the chaotic, fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence and how it’s reshaping everything we know. From writing desks to codebases, from newsroom editors to lights-out factories run by robots, AI is upending industries at a pace that challenges classical economic thinking. While understanding AI in its entirety remains a challenge, its power and its consequences are impossible to ignore. Raghav Bahl breaks down what AI is really doing to our jobs, our economy, and our future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India’s macroeconomy looks strong: low inflation, falling fiscal deficit, record capex, booming stock markets. Yet private investment and consumption are stagnant. In this sharp analysis, Raghav Bahl explores why India’s so-called Goldilocks Economy is anxious, trapped in what he calls the 'Invisible Spectrum' of un-reforms. From FDI outflows and millionaire migration to bans on new industries, judicial overreach, and endless tax disputes — the hidden forces sapping growth are revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's GST is critiqued as a 'loser' using the ludicrous example of popcorn, which was earlier taxed at three different rates: 5%, 12%, and 18%. This complexity enabled corruption and draconian abuse. Will the proposed reforms truly fix it? In this episode of Raghav’s Take, Raghav Bahl breaks down the new GST structure, the business community’s response, and his five essential fixes to make GST a fair, transparent, and workable tax system. (Note: The video was recorded before the new GST rates were announced.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices