Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics

Thread by Thread is a podcast that unravels the invisible connections between power, people, and the stories that shape our world. Hosted by Dheeraj Kumar, each episode pulls a new thread — from economic power plays to geopolitical maneuvering and the human impact in between.Join us as we follow the threads that connect global events, everyday lives, and the forces shaping our world, one story at a time. imdkumar.substack.com

Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics is a science podcast hosted by Dheeraj Kumar, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dheeraj Kumar hosts Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics, a science show with 10 episodes published.

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  Chokepoints: Detours, Delays, and Dollars

  Aug 22, 202535 minS0

  <p>A small delivery rerouted around a tense strait becomes a window into the hidden machinery of global trade. In this episode, we follow a quiet detour to unpack how maritime chokepoints—from Suez and Bab el‑Mandeb to Hormuz, Panama, Malacca, and the Lakshadweep–Minicoy corridor—shape routes, schedules, and the prices we all pay. Segment 1 traces the on‑the‑ground decisions behind a simple “route under review” alert. Segment 2 dives into the economics: war‑risk premiums, detours, fuel, capacity, and the new “resilience premium” built into freight and inventory. Segment 3 looks ahead: naval escorts, corridor diplomacy, climate‑strained canals, and what “war‑su...

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  The Genome Cold War

  Aug 8, 202527 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Thread by Thread, we dive into the electrifying and complex world of biotechnology—where cutting-edge science meets global power struggles. Through the story of a Danish geneticist suddenly cut off from a decade-long collaboration, we explore how biotech has become a new frontline in geopolitics.</p><p><br/></p><p>Discover how a booming $546 billion industry is transforming medicine, innovation, and national security all at once. We'll unpack the soaring investments, shifting supply chains, and rising export controls that are reshaping the biotech landscape. Then, zoom out to the geopolitical tensions driving a “biotech cold war”...

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  Disrupted: What AI Means for Workers, Wages, and the World

  Jul 18, 202533 minS0

  <p>A storm is sweeping across the global job market — and it’s made of code. In this episode of Thread by Thread, we dive into the unsettling rise of artificial intelligence and what it really means for the future of work. From warehouse robots to generative models writing ad copy, the line between human and machine labor is blurring fast.</p><p>I once wrote about the future of work before ChatGPT existed — and now, much of what seemed speculative back then is unfolding in real time. In Segment 1, we trace the economic shockwaves: mass layoffs, vanishing middle-skill jobs, and a...

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  Water, Data, and the Global Crisis We Ignore

  Jul 11, 202527 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we shift focus from headlines to riverlines—exploring the politics, economics, and science of the world’s most undervalued resource: WATER. I am joined by Robin Singh from TU Dresden, a hydroscience researcher specializing in mathematical flood risk prediction, to unpack how rising water stress, floods, and failing infrastructure are reshaping the world.</p><p>From urban water wars and megadroughts to climate injustice and global inaction, we discuss how a warming planet is rewriting the rules of survival—and how geopolitics, inequality, and misplaced priorities make everything worse.</p><p>This isn't just a climate conver...

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  The Climate Cartel

  Jul 4, 202530 minS0

  <p>Markets were supposed to save us. Carbon offsets, ESG funds, green subsidies, climate finance — the financialization of climate policy promised to align profits with the planet’s future. But somewhere between good intentions and boardroom strategies, something broke.</p><p>In this episode, we follow the money: how climate action became a trillion-dollar market, who profits from “carbon neutrality,” and why well-meaning policies often miss the mark. From phantom offsets and greenwashed portfolios to carbon border taxes and climate diplomacy, we unpack the tools, the loopholes, and the politics that define the fight for a livable future.</p><p>We’ll al...

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