How to Citizen

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Powered By EPIC ON. There is a world of difference between the theory we learnt in school and the reality we experience everyday. This is especially true about Civics. This podcast lays bare the gap between what textbooks preach to school kids about politics and what we actually see in Indian politics.Every episode will have a guest who will talk about their reflections, doubts and takeaways from reading the chapter. The podcast will be hosted by Meghnad S and cohosted by Shreyas Manohar. Every episode situates the guest at their hangout spot from 8th grade, and recreates the vibe of friends revising for an exam moments before it starts.So lets get schooling, lets get schooled and lets learn how to citizen

Introducing How to Citizen

1 min 11 sec

There is a world of difference between the theory we learnt in school and the reality we experience everyday. This is especially true about Civics. This podcast lays bare the gap between what textbooks preach to school kids about politics and what we actually see in Indian politics. Starting with the 8th Grade CBSE CIvics textbook, every episode will have a guest who will talk about their reflections, doubts and takeaways from reading the chapter. The podcast will be hosted by Meghnad S and cohosted by Shreyas Manohar. Every episode situates the guest at their hangout spot from 8th grade, and recreates the vibe of friends revising for an exam moments before it starts. So lets get schooling, lets get schooled and lets learn how to citizen
Chapter 1 - The Indian Constitution with Rohan Joshi

1 hr 1 min 37 sec

In the first episode of How to Citizen, Rohan Joshi discusses chapter 1 of 8th grade CBSE Civics textbook titled Constitution. The participants of this intensive exercise discuss why we even need a Constitution and get philosophical with a heavy dose of lulz. Many deep questions are asked and answered like whether the Constitution is a document which tells us what India is or what its supposed to be, whether we have personal constitutions which are being amended and why playing cricket in Mumbai is hilarious because of the application of nonconstitutional environmental rules. For an immersive experience of this podcast, go download the first chapter from here and read it along with us. As Rohan put it, this promises to be the best Navneet Digest of your life. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/
Chapter 2 - Understanding Secularism with Srishti Dixit & Andre Borges

1 hr 11 min 34 sec

What is Secularism Is it separation of church and state or is it something else entirely Wait, theres a desi form of secularism Welcome to India. In this episode the hosts are joined by Srishti Dixit and Andre Borges of BuzzFeed where they discuss Chapter 2 of CBSE 8th Grade Civics: Secularism. Meghnad and Shreyas forcefully build up towards a dramatic twist in the episode, Srishti eloquently explains what secularism means and Andre tells us how his school shaped him as a human being. For an immersive experience of this episode, download the chapter here: https://ivm.today/Ch02 and read it with us. Lets get schooling and lets get schooled. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios
Chapter 3 - Why We Need a Parliament with Prashasti Singh

1 hr 1 min 19 sec

Do we need a Parliament even I mean, whats the point really. Its not like elected representatives wait for citizen consent to do things, right Wrong. At least according to our 8th grade Civics book. Our guest for this podcast, comedian Prashasthi Singh, has much to say about her representative for Amethi. Wonder who that is Our hosts, Meghnad and Shreyas, also have a lot to say about their representative from Nagpur. Who is that again If you wish to have an immersive experience of this podcast, do check out this link https://bit.ly/2RAHm0A where you will be able to download chapter 3. So, without further ado, lets get into the epic verbal battle of Amethi vs Nagpur. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios
Chapter 4 - Understanding Laws with Abbas Momin

1 hr 9 min 8 sec

You only know a law when you break it. Sri Sri Shreyas Manohar, Cohost extraordinaire In episode 4 of How To Citizen, Meghnad and Shreyas are joined by comedian Abbas Momin and they discuss such philosophical concepts like laws evolving in India, much wow thoughts involving Immanuel Kant from the perspective of 8th graders and very awesome views about what laws citizens should be aware of for being good citizens in general. If you want to have an immersive experience, please click on this link: https://ivm.today/CH4 and download Chapter 4. Read along with us while we discuss laws applicable in society like no long hair, no long nails, no dirty shoes and no dirty thoughts. You can like Abbas page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/abbascomic/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios
Chapter 5 - Judiciary with RJ Rohini Ramanathan

1 hr 4 min 9 sec

Its episode five and were going to do some justice to Chapter 5, Judiciary. This time Meghnad and Shreyas joined by RJ Rohini Ramanathan who talks about our courts, how they function, how justice delayed is justice denied and a bunch of banter on Aadhaar. They also touch upon the changes and repercussions brought about by the MeToo movement. To have an immersive experience of this chapter, visit this link: https://bit.ly/2Ij52Hiand be enthralled as we banter about a 4 page comic book from this chapter. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios
Chapter 6 - Understanding our Criminal Justice System with Aishwarya Mohanraj

1 hr 6 min 52 sec

Aishwarya Mohanraj loves a lot of people. This includes her school principal, her domestic help and Salman Khan... in no particular order. Its episode 6 of How To Citizen and the hosts, Meghnad and Shreyas, are joined by comedian Aishwarya Mohanraj. Together, they do an extra dramatic reading of a longest comic they have encountered till date in 8th grade civics. A comic that deals with our broken justice system and how police operate. The comic is so long that Meghnad starts thinking about how there is an inbuilt Marvel Universe style crossovers happening between chapters. Our hosts are clearly super obsessed with this book. For this episode, we highly recommend you head over here: https://ivm.today/2EuycPD and download chapter 6 from our CBSE Civics Book. We promise you a highly immersive experience in this particular episode. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios
Chapter 7 - Understanding Marginalization with Urooj Ashfaq

1 hr 10 min 16 sec

What is the relationship between Pterodactyls, tribals in Madhya Pradesh and Marginalization The answer is: this episode of How to Citizen. Meghnad and Shreyas are joined by comedian Urooj Ashfaq to discuss Chapter 7: Understanding Marginalization. Bringing in Urooj for this chapter was purely coincidental and had nothing to do with her being a Muslim Woman... Nah. It was totally intentional. Together, these three discuss what is Marginalization, what did it look like in schools and how can we deal with it. Is capitalism the answer Seriously, is it For an immersive and explosive experience of this podcast, visit this link https://bit.ly/2C2Bp7J and read the chapter while the hosts banter with the guest about it. Follow Urooj on twitter RogueAF You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios
Chapter 8 - Confronting Marginalization with Joel Pereira

1 hr 13 min 40 sec

After Understanding Marginalization in the last episode, and much talk about Pterodactyls and Capitalism, now its time to Confront Marginalization. To achieve this ohsoimportant deed, Meghnad and Shreyas talk to Joel Parriera, showrunner, director and doer of all things media. Also, as he points out, a minority. Joel talks about his experience coming to India from Saudi Arabia, from a Monarchy to a Democracy. But the fun thing is he was talking about the Indian Democracy while he lived in a Monarchy. Quite an awkward situation IRL. The trio discuss reservations and why we need them, try to bust some common uppercaste myths about the issue and also discuss the recent 10 general category quota. To listen to this episode AND have an immersive experience, please download the chapter here: https://ivm.today/2J6wd8z. Lets get schooling and lets get schooled Oh and our host got really schooled in this one. If you liked this episode check out the other IVM shows Joel Pereira has been on: Cyrus Says ep. 309: https://ivm.today/CS309 Cyrus Says Cock Bull ep .310: https://ivm.today/CS310 The Pragati Podcast Ep. 39 Of Jesters and Standup comics: https://ivm.today/2KboRgr IVM Daily Ep. 205 Election Frenzy: https://ivm.today/2F3Y8Ca You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios
Chapter 9 - Public Facilities with Ashish Shakya

1 hr 12 min 18 sec

We are done with confronting people Hush. After some intense episodes, How To Citizen takes another dramatic turn with the penultimate chapter: Public Facilities. Meghnad and Shreyas are joined by comedian, columnist and writer, Ashish Shakya as they unleash and epic battle between the Delhi Metro and Mumbai Local. Hint: Delhi Metro Wins. Always. Forever and ever. The trio discuss why Government exists and why its primary job is to provide basic facilities to its citizens. Listen to this hour long answer to the profound question: If not the Government, then who If you wish to have an immersive experience of this podcast and journey through Chennai with the protagonists in this book, go to this link: https://ivm.today/2Fk3VU4 and download the chapter. Read along with us
Chapter 10 - Law and Social Justice with Kunal Kamra

1 hr 5 min 3 sec

If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable. Louis D. Brandeis The Final episode of How To Citizen deserves a good quote, amirite Yes, weve reached the end of a ten episode long journey of this Podcast which delves into our lovely 8th Grade CBSE civics book. Sadface In this season finale, Meghnad Shreyas have instigatorinchief as their guest: Kunal WahModijiWah Kamra. He talks to our hosts about Law Social Justices where they discuss how absolutely crappy the enforcement of our laws is, how there is an elitist bias in pretty much everything and how Social Justice is kind of an unrealistic concept in present day India. This is even more true, according to our Civics book, because it gives the example of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy to prove a point. If you have just discovered this podcast, youre in luck There are 9 whole episodes for you to binge now Oh and dont forget to have an immersive experience of this podcast. Visit this link: https://ivm.today/2JG55O3 and download the chapters for ultrafunz. See you next season You can catch all our previous episodes here: http://ivmpodcasts.com/howtocitizen You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios