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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

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00:34:50

Chokepoints: Detours, Delays, and Dollars

Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics ·

2025/08/22

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

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00:27:29

The Genome Cold War

Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics ·

2025/08/08

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.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

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00:33:17

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

Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics ·

2025/07/18

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.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

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00:27:13

Water, Data, and the Global Crisis We Ignore

Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics ·

2025/07/11

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.From urban water wars and megadroughts to climate injustice and global inaction, we discuss how a warming planet is rewriting the

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00:29:57

The Climate Cartel

Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics ·

2025/07/04

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.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

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00:31:14

The New Iron Curtain

Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics ·

2025/06/27

Once hailed as the engine of global prosperity, free trade now finds itself at a crossroads. This episode unpacks how the economic rise of China and India was made possible through global integration—and how today’s wave of deglobalization threatens that very model. In Segment 1, we revisit the 1990s, when both nations stood neck and neck, and explore how trade transformed their destinies. Segment 2 breaks down the key theories of international trade—from comparative advantage to global value

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00:23:14

The Monetization of Misery

Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics ·

2025/06/20

From pandemics to wars, from floods to economic collapse—every global crisis seems to generate not only suffering, but also windfalls. In this episode, we trace how catastrophes become commerce. We begin with a chilling essay on how disasters shape demand, then unpack the economics of profiteering during COVID, climate crises, and wars. Finally, we look at how governments and corporations manipulate crises geopolitically—from vaccine nationalism to weaponized aid. This is not disaster response. It’s

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00:22:02

Power Plays: Who Really Pays for Electricity?

Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics ·

2025/06/13

From the flickering tube lights of a North Indian childhood to the complex economics behind power bills, this episode of Thread by Thread pulls at the wires connecting energy, equity, and everyday life. In Segment 1, I share what it meant to grow up in a world where electricity wasn’t guaranteed — and how that shaped my understanding of comfort and control. In Segment 2, we break down the real cost of keeping the lights on: subsidies, tariffs, and why access to energy remains deeply unequal.Coming

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00:22:54

The Price of a Passport

Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics ·

2025/06/05

What does a passport really buy — freedom, identity, or just paperwork?In this opening episode of Thread by Thread, follows a story that begins with a travel delay and unravels into a global question.Structured in three parts:A personal moment that sparked a deeper curiosityA powerful real-world narrative that reframes citizenshipA breakdown of the economic and geopolitical forces shaping who gets to move — and who doesn'tThis episode invites you to rethink something we often take for granted:

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00:01:20

Thread by Thread: Trailer

Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics ·

2025/05/30

Thread by Thread is a new podcast by Dheeraj Kumar that unravels the quiet forces shaping our world — one story at a time. Each episode pulls a single thread from geopolitics, economics, or human experience… and follows it wherever it leads.From invisible power games to the price we pay for mobility, this is where curiosity meets consequence.No soundbites. No breaking news.Just thoughtful journeys through the seams of the global story.New episodes every Friday. Subscribe now and pull the first

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