Q&APod

Politics Of Oppression: Propaganda from Palestine to Pakistan

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:47:59 GMT

Q&A take a deep dive into the mechanics of propaganda, how it operates and serves to cover for failings of the state and align narratives to further marginalize already marginalized peoples. We take into perspective the situation of Gaza and the Israeli state, the deportation of Afghan refugess from Pakistan and also the Women's march by the people of Balochistan. How the state thats in control use propaganda to weaponize the people of the country against themselves.

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Q&A Play for Profit With Mamoon "TeaTime" Sabri | The Economics of Esports and Gaming In Pakistan

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:44:30 GMT

Q&A take a deep dive with guest Mamoon Sabri professional CS commentator in the ESL into the inner workings of the esports world. Where does all the money come from? Whos making it out with the bag? The viability of the industry in the world and in Pakistan. All your esports money making questions answered here on the Q&APod.

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Q&A Become Gamer Bros | Women In Gaming Both Online And IRL

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:57:23 GMT

Q&A have Tekken Commentator Ayano Hisako to talk about her experiences and perspective of the state of women's representation, issues and community building in the Esports and Gaming sphere. Gaming known more as a "mans" pass time but it wasn't always that way. We talk about the struggles, triumphs and issues that surround women in such a male dominated field and the deeper reasons why its in such a state, and the impact it has on women who are also not only a part but major players in the space.

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Politics Of South Asia Through Fantasy With Vajra Chandrasekera

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 13:52:49 GMT

Q&A talk with debut Sri Lankan author Vajra Chandrasekera about his new book "The Saint Of Bright Doors" a South Asian take on the genre of fantasy. The book follows the story of Fetter a boy who is tasked with assassinating his father the head of the religious movement known as "The Perfect and Kind". Though a book that can be enjoyed by all readers, this one leaves a very familiar sting in the hearts of the readers who live in South Asia. From marginalization, to colonial impacts and reforging of histories in the eyes of the victor. We take a deeper spoiler heavy dive into the book and its themes, stories and what it means to live in South Asia in such world changing times. Sometimes there really are weeks when decades happen.

Saint Of Bright Doors:

https://vajra.me/books/the-saint-of-bright-doors/

More South Asian Authors and Their Works:

Ten Percent Thief by Lavanya Lakshminaryan:

https://geni.us/TheTenPercentThief

Garden Of Delights by Amal Singh:

https://amalsingh18.wordpress.com/books/

Midnight Doorways by Usman T. Malik

https://www.usmanmalik.org/product/midnight-doorways-fables-from-pakistan/

The Devourers by Indra Das:

http://indradas.com/

Chosen Spirits and The City Inside by Samit Basu:

https://samitbasu.com/books-world/

Djinn City by Saad Hossain:

https://twitter.com/saadzhossain?lang=en

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Pakistani Tekken | Inside The Tekken Scene and Esports In Pakistan | How To Organize A New Esport

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:34:27 GMT

Q&A invite Tekken commentator, streamer and insider and knower of all things Tekken in Pakistan Nosherwan Khan a.k.a Captain Silverfox in the FGC to talk about Esports and The Tekken Scene in Pakistan. We take a closer look at what made the fighting scene in Pakistan the of the top region of the world. The state of Esports in Pakistan and the beginnings of this multi-million dollar Industry in the country. And the stories behind the Pros who are in it to win it. All this and more only on the Q&APodcast.

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Liberals vs The Left | What does it Mean To Be Leftist? | Political Aesthetics |

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 02:01:33 GMT

Q&A take a deep dive into politics this episode with figuring out what the modern liberal actually is, how their politics came to be, and why those on the left do sometimes see them as allies on some causes but for the most part don't consider them to be a part of the leftist movement. We also look into how aesthetics and looking the part play an important role in politics in not only the region but globally as well.

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Back To The Roots | Okara Farmers Protest Pt.1 | British Raj | Post Independence |

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:02:21 GMT

In this series Q&A take a closer look at how grass root organization takes place. In this episode we take a look at the Okara Farmers Protests and in particular the events that took place before they began. Ranging from the British Raj to 2000, and how even with independence their rights were still being trampled on by those in power.

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Q&A Shugal Pod #02 - PhDilemmas | Is A PhD Worth It? | University Life | Problems Of PhD Programs|

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:00:57 GMT

Q&A take it a bit slow this week and have some fun with other PhD students, we talk about the academic life before and after starting a PhD. Getting ratioed on twitter. We have some fun with the current state of affairs in the academic space. Is it true that PhD students starve themselves for their crafts? All these and more are answered here on the shugal pod.

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Q&A Become Fail Sons| Pakistan's Inflation Crisis | What Even Is Pakistan's Economy?

Fri, 26 May 2023 19:32:45 GMT

Q&A take a deep dive into inflation what triggered this current economic crisis in Pakistan. What is Pakistan even producing? The lies we've been told regarding what keeps our country afloat. and the geopolitical history behind pakistan's economy. Can Neo-liberal economics help us this time? or are we even following neo-liberal economics in this vibes based economy. Come join our two armchair economists in untangling this mess that Pakistan has found itself in.

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Q&A Live | Imran Khan Arrest | CIA Took Us Down | Riots Rallies and Revolts |

Wed, 10 May 2023 14:08:32 GMT

Q&A take the Pod live, face "technical difficulties, Imran Khan arrested riots and rallies done in response. What will happen with Pakistan where is Pakistan headed all these questions and more answered on the podcast/Livestream.

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Q&A Become Neo-Libs | IMF vs The World | Impacts of Neo-Liberal Economics

Mon, 08 May 2023 12:24:30 GMT

In this episode Q&A take a deep dive into the impacts of neo-liberal economics how it came to be and how the IMF plays a pivotal role in implementing it across the globe at the expense of the countries its supposed to help. How our current economic setup is planned to fail in a repeated and similar fashion every time. and how this goes on to make the few wealthy at the cost of many.

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Red Or Green Pt.2 | The Lost History of the Left In Pakistan | CPP and The Rawalpindi Conspiracy|

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:55:28 GMT

Q&A take a deeper dive into the leftist politics of the subcontinent with a focus on Pakistani Leftist Politics. In this episode we take a look into the Communist Party of Pakistan, and how the government at the time worked to actively undermine and obstruct the party from the start. And how Pakistan gained its military interventionist political tendency from as early as in the '50s and stopped a burgeoning democracy from taking root culminating in the Rawalpindi Conspiracy.

We are just two intensely curious jackasses on the internet with too much free time. We have a focus on science and technology along with medicine, but will also go on to discuss things well outside of our wheelhouses. Hopefully you guys will like it and keep supporting our discussions.

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Red Or Green Pt.1 | The Lost History Of The Left In Pakistan |

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:45:30 GMT

Q&A take a deeper dive into the leftist politics of the subcontinent with a focus on Pakistani Leftist Politics. An oft left behind chapter of history that was overwritten by Muslim identity politics that were waged during and after independence. Their triumphs and shortcomings and how they too contributed to make Pakistan what it is today and what lessons we can learn to make a better future for all the proletariat. Now join us in unfolding this forgotten lore of our history.

References/Further Reading:

Surkh Salam: Communist Politics and Class Activism in Pakistan 1947–1972 By Kamran Asdar Ali

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Q&A Take A Walk| Walkable Cities| Public Transport In Pakistan|

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 23:00:47 GMT

Q&A take a dive into walkable cities and how the cities of Pakistan can be improved and made more human friendly vs being car centric in nature. We discuss how policy can be changed and adapted to reach the goal of a "15 minute City". What benefits can be found in this change and how it democratizes mobility and distribution of resources.

Q&A discuss and compare and contrast between transport systems in other countries and Pakistan. What short comings are present currently and how an effective public transport system is the backbone of a city. Also how Pakistan can build on what is already here and make Transit a more equitable and better alternative than car ownership.

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Q&A Get Into The Weeds EP#06 pt.2 |Drug Laws and Outlaws| History of Drugs in Subcontinent |

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 03:00:09 GMT

In this episode we take a look at drug policies, the history and drama behind them. How drugs moved more than the people taking them but wars waged and funded by them in the subcontinent. This second half will deal more with how to address these problems faced by both the local and global community and how more humanitarian modes of treatment have a greater impact vs draconian drug laws on limiting addiction and the impact it imposes.

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Q&A Get Into The Weeds EP#06 pt.1 |Drug Laws and Outlaws| History of Drugs in Subcontinent |

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:05:16 GMT

In this episode we take a look at drug policies, the history and drama behind them. How drugs moved more than the people taking them but wars waged and funded by them in the subcontinent. This half is more to do with the history second half will deal more with how to address these problems faced by both the local and global community and how more humanitarian modes of treatment have a greater impact vs draconian drug laws on limiting addiction and the impact it imposes.

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Q&A Become Alpha Males Ep#05| Andrew Tate Taken Down By The Matrix| What Is The Manosphere?|#podcast

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 23:57:30 GMT

In this episode we take a dive head first into the Manosphere, behind the money, women and cars is a much more sinister secret. Using some of the insecurities in men grifters like the TOP G himself turn even the most grounded people into misogynistic alpha males. See how they work and stories around them and how they rise to fame and how they even begin to convince people they live outside of the matrix and what most people should actually be worried about more than their loss of masculinity.

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Q&A Shugal Pod #04 ft.DocPr3dator | Game Awards 2022 | Gaming Discussion

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:00:29 GMT

Grab some chai and relax this episode is a bit of a lighter one about gaming and some shugal on the side, on the pod the first guest of our channel DocPr3dator small streamer/doctor/guitarist/singer (multi-talented af) starting out. We discuss the impact gaming has had on our lives and general happenings in the sphere and about gaming in general.

We are just two intensely curious jackasses on the internet with too much free time. We have a focus on science, technology along with medicine, but will also go on to discuss things well outside of our respective wheelhouses. Hopefully you guys will like it and keep supporting our discussions.

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Q&A Unionize (intro) Ep#03 | UCLA Strikes | Major Tech Layoffs |

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:00:40 GMT

In this episode we take our first baby steps on discussing unionization efforts in the US and Pakistan explain unions and how working conditions have deteriorated over time and how labor unions can reverse those impacts. Worker empowerment and basic workings on how labor unions can protect your rights and privileges and how they function.

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Q&A Get Addicted To The Internet Ep#02 | Slicker Scams | How Big Tech Gets You Hooked |

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:00:25 GMT

We cover a story related to twitch streaming and gambling leading into the discussion of the mechanics of addiction and how the internet and some videogames exploit this mechanism.

Note: The paper referenced with respect to internet addiction though from 2005 the DSM-5 still doesn't acknowledge internet addiction beyond "Internet Gaming Disorder" to this day.

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Q&A With Us Ep#01 | Who Even Are You People?? | What Is Even Happening?? |

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:00:10 GMT

We are just two intensely curious jackasses on the internet with too much free time, this serves as a mini intro into who we are and what we do. Along with a minor side discussion on discrimination in the workplace. We have a focus on science and technology along with medicine, but will also go on to discuss things well outside of our wheelhouses. Hopefully you guys will like it and keep supporting our discussions.

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