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Podcast: Reporters Without Orders
Episode: Reporters Without Orders Ep 224: Liquor trade, development in Bihar and ED case against Rahul
Description: In this episode, host Basant Kumar is joined by Newslaundry’s Ashwine Kumar Singh and freelance journalist Umesh Kumar Ray. They talk about Umesh’s story on liquor trade in Bihar where alcohol is prohibited. “The liquor prohibition act has left manufacturers helpless," says Umesh, pointing to those who are forced to manufacture and sell booze due to lack of employment. “The government has not compensated anyone despite its promise," he says, adding that “villagers haven't been able to reap the benefits of any government welfare scheme”.They also discuss Ashwine Kumar Singh's report on the...