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Episodes
Episode 1 – Capitalism Uncovered: Myths of Free Markets and Overpaid Workers
September 3, 2025
In our first official book discussion, Between Lines and Lands begins its journey through Ha-Joon Chang’s 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism. This episode dives into five eye-opening insights that challenge conventional wisdom: There is no free market — every market is shaped by rules and power. Companies don’t exist only for shareholders — they shape communities and futures. The washing machine changed the world more than the internet — redefining how we see “revolutionary” technology. Free-market policies rarely make poor countries rich — history tells a different story. Workers in rich countries are paid more than they should be — revealing hidden inequalities. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Join us as we unpack these myths, connect them to history, and reflect on what they mean for our world today. Stay tuned for Episode 2, where we continue with the next set of Chang’s provocative insights.
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Episode 0 – Between Lines and Lands: Our Beginning
September 3, 2025
Welcome to Between Lines and Lands! In this pilot episode, Shakil (from California) and Towheed (from Bangladesh) introduce themselves and the spirit of the podcast. We share why we’re starting this journey, how books shape our daily conversations, and what listeners can expect in the episodes ahead. Part banter, part manifesto- this is where scholarship meets friendship, across oceans and ideas.
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Explainers
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Shorts
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Six Things You’ll Hear Here
Curiosity
We ask the questions your group chat avoids — and follow them into footnotes.
Context
Because every hot take has a long, weird history — and we actually read it.
Contrast
From Dhaka to California, we don’t always agree — but that’s half the fun.
Civility
No shouting. No soundbites. Just grown-ups having good conversations.
Connection
Policy meets poetry, maps meet memoirs — and somehow, it all makes sense.
Chaos
Sometimes we wander. Sometimes we ramble. Sometimes that’s the episode.
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Heard Something That Hit Home?
We don’t just talk into the void — we’re listening too.
If an episode sparked a question, a counterpoint, or a collaboration idea, don’t keep it to yourself.
We’re always up for thoughtful exchanges, offline and off-script.
