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Meet Ishaan Srivastava: A 17-year-old who built a political platform
New India Abroad spoke to the Wisconsin-based entrepreneur and activist about his podcast, newsletter, book, and his political activism. Here’s what he had to say.
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Pallavi Mehra - Thu, 30, Oct 2025
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Ishaan Srivastava, podcaster and host. / Handout/Ishaan Srivastava
Ishaan Srivastava, a youth from Wisconsin, began The Ishaan S. Show in 2021 to make sense of the complex world of politics and to create a space where important issues could be discussed honestly and clearly. Alongside the podcast, Ishaan also writes a newsletter three times a week, delivering thoughtful and easy-to-understand analysis that helps readers stay up to date without feeling overwhelmed. In 2023, he published his first book, Saving Crescents, a political thriller that delves into the struggles of two public servants striving to restore democracy in a nation teetering on the brink of autocracy.
Alongside reporting about the world of politics, Ishaan also has experience on the ground. He worked on state legislative campaigns in Illinois in both 2022 and 2024, gaining hands-on experience in voter outreach, organizing, and campaign strategy. His political work also extended to the national level, where he contributed to the 2024 Presidential election from Wisconsin, and in 2025, he worked on mobilizing college voters in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race-one of the most closely watched elections in the country.
We interviewed the young entrepreneur and activist about his podcast, newsletter, book and his political activism. Excerpts from the interview:
Ishaan Srivastava / Handout/Ishaan Srivastava
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