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The Signal Brief is hosted by The Core. The show has published 777 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Business Of Funding Lawsuits" (30 October 2026, 15 minutes), "The Rise And Reality Of Buying Meat Online" (16 October 2026, 14 minutes), and "Can India Make Airfares More Predictable?" (2 October 2026, 15 minutes).
The Signal Brief publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 777 episodes.
Booking probability for The Signal Brief is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Signal Brief requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Signal Brief's contact route on record: verified email.
The Core hosts The Signal Brief, a news podcast with 777 episodes published.
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Episode #97
Third-party funding is already a mature market in the US worth several billion dollars, and it's now beginning to pick up in India too. So how do funders decide which lawsuits to invest in, and what happens if a lawsuit...
Episode #96
Note: No new episode next week. We’ll be back on October 30! Many Indians are now buying their meat online. But running such a business is very challenging. So has online meat delivery changed how India buys meat? To...
Episode #94
A PIL in the Supreme Court argues that airfares in India have become too high and too unpredictable. It asks for more government oversight. So what's going on? Why are flight prices so high? And what, if anything, can...
We'll be pausing the Tuesday episodes from now, but do tune in to our Friday episodes, which you can find on all streaming platforms. Today's guest is Sooraj Nair, Director, Safety Operations at Uber. We spoke about the...
Episode #92
A few weeks ago, Apple launched its foldable phone: the iPhone Duo. It costs almost three lakh in India. But, foldables have been around for years. The ones by Samsung, Google and Motorola are expensive too. So why buy...
In The Signal Brief’s Tuesday special, we feature insider interviews with leaders shaping modern consumption. Today’s guest is Neha Kirpal. Neha is the co-founder of Amaha and IMHA or the India Mental Health Alliance...
Episode #90
Every year, thousands of Indian nurses leave the country to go abroad. That's at a time when India needs more nurses. Healthcare is expanding and the country is ageing. So why are young nurses leaving, and what can...
In The Signal Brief’s Tuesday special, we feature insider interviews with leaders shaping modern consumption. Today’s guest is Srivatsan Sridhar, founder and CEO of Skydo. Skydo's mission is to make global transactions...
Episode #88
For years, health advocates have been advocating for the FSSAI to help make labels simpler. And now, after the Supreme Court directed it, the food regulator has acted. It has proposed front-of-the-pack warning labels...
In The Signal Brief’s Tuesday special, we feature insider interviews with leaders shaping modern consumption. Today’s guest is Surya Khurana. He’s the MD of FlixBus India, a travel tech company. We spoke about FlixBus’s...
Episode #86
India is a country of walkers. In many major cities, over 30% of people travel by foot. In Mumbai, that number is above 50%. And yet, our footpaths are unusable. And now the Supreme Court has intervened. In June, it...
You're listening to The Signal Brief's Tuesday special, where we feature insider interviews with leaders shaping modern consumption. Today's guest is Vinay Kumar Swamy. He’s the country head at Pearson India. We spoke...
Episode #84
Last month, people from around the country participated in the Cockroach Janata Party-led protests. But as we all discussed paper leaks, we missed one thing: coaching. In India, this market is worth 14.8 billion...
In The Signal Brief's Tuesday special, we interview experts from across industries. Today's guest is Richa Dwivedi Saklani. She just published a book titled ‘Jobs 2.0: The Ultimate Guide To AI Proof Your Career’. Richa...
Episode #82
Nearly two-thirds of Indian consumers now use AI as a part of their shopping journey, according to Boston Consulting Group. It saves time, the results are more personalised, and you could potentially find a better deal...
In The Signal Brief's Tuesday special, I sit down with an expert from across industries. Today's guest is Ameera Shah. She’s the executive chairperson at Metropolis Healthcare, a leading diagnostic chain with presence...
Episode #80
Today, 'energy drinks' are everywhere--at paan shops, kiranas, and even at college canteens. But now, India's food regulator is cracking down. In July, the FSSAI asked six brands to remove the term ‘energy drink’ from...
In The Signal Brief's Tuesday special, I sit down with an expert from across industries. Today's guest is Sneha Singh. She's the managing director at The Good Food Institute India. Sneha and I spoke about a recent...
Episode #78
This year has been brutal for many credit card users. Banks have been announcing devaluations one after another. For instance, American Express raised its spending threshold required to unlock its special Taj voucher...
In The Signal Brief's Tuesday special, I sit down with an expert from across industries. Our focus remains the same: helping you understand the trends shaping India. We're simply bringing you more of the conversations...
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