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The Intersection

Written by: Padmaparna Ghosh, Samanth Subramanian
Narrated by: Padmaparna Ghosh
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The Intersection narrates stories that meld culture, science and history in India. Through interviews, anecdotes and original research, Padmaparna Ghosh and Samanth Subramanian bring alive the rich breadth of human imagination and knowledge, making for a riveting listening experience. The incessant punning - well, that's just a bonus.

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Episodes
  • Bombay Blood Group

    Bombay Blood Group

     The Intersection, Episode 1
    Jun 27 2019

    Bombay Blood Group-
    Only four in 1,000,0000 people have it worldwide, but it is a lot more common in India. Find out all about this rare blood group on this episode of The Intersection.

    Music - Chris Zabriskie and Josh Woodward
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    13 mins
  • Frog Spotting in the Western Ghats

    Frog Spotting in the Western Ghats

     The Intersection, Episode 2
    Jun 27 2019

    In 2014, 41 new species of frogs were discovered: not in the world, not in India, but in the western ghats alone! What explains this astonishing, incredible diversity on one hill-range? The Intersection shines a torch on the vivid stories that stretch from the ancient planet to modern scientists who spend twilight, often in the rain, tramping through forests and grasslands, listening for frogs.

    Music - Chris Zabriskie and Josh Woodward
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    12 mins
  • The Science and Sorrow of Nepal's Earthquake

    The Science and Sorrow of Nepal's Earthquake

     The Intersection, Episode 3
    Jun 27 2019

    Late on the morning of April 25, Sujoy Das stood in a painter's studio in Lo Manthang, high up in the Himalayas, and noticed that the cups of paint were beginning to shake. This week, The Intersection recounts Das' story from the horrific Nepal earthquake, which left thousands dead and caused widespread destruction. We examine the reasons for earthquakes in the Himalayas, and we discover that a bigger quake may yet be due in this region.

    Music - Chris Zabriskie and Josh Woodward
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    11 mins
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