The Next Edition with Mallika Kapur

Hosted by journalist Mallika Kapur, The Next Edition dives headfirst into the glorious creative mess that lies behind every masterpiece.We explore the discarded drafts, alternate endings and deleted scenes and reveal what writers, filmmakers, journalists, and artists are itching to add to the next edition of their iconic creations.The most compelling chapter of a story might not be the one we know, but the one that’s yet to be told. Because a story is never truly done.

The Next Edition with Mallika Kapur is a arts podcast hosted by Mallika Kapur, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mallika Kapur hosts The Next Edition with Mallika Kapur, a arts show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Michael Holding on Why We Kneel, How We Rise and Why He Won't Stop Agitating for a World That Sees People, Not Colour.

  Sep 27, 202643 minS2

  Michael Holding, one of cricket’s greatest fast bowlers, reflects on the unexpected moment that transformed him into one of sports’ most respected moral voices. He opens up about the rain delay that led to his landmark speech on racism, and why his mission today extends far beyond cricket. The Speech That Changed Everything: Michael takes us back to the moment his powerful reflections on racism reached millions around the world and why he was ready to say what he had carried for decades. This became the foundation for  Why We Kneel, How We Rise . A Mother's Words: One childhood memory has stayed with Michael all his life. Looking out of a window in New York, his mother watched a Black child and a White child playing together. She said, "Mikey, we have a chance." He reflects on a lifetime spent agitating for a world his mother dreamt of.  The Cost of Speaking Out: From racist abuse during his playing career to stories shared by athletes including Thierry Henry and Usain Bolt, Michael talks about racism that extends far beyond sport. He reflects on why he didn't speak out publicly earlier and the emotional toll of writing this book. Re-Educating the World: For Michael, lasting change begins in the classroom. He argues that history has been selectively taught for centuries and that true equality depends on changing what children learn about the past.  Featured Clips in this episode: Michael Holding leads emotional discussion about educating society on racism West Indies legend Michael Holding breaks down discussing racism in the UK Still I Rise Maya Angelou | Live & Unplugged My XI - Geoffrey Boycott: Michael Holding - 'The fastest, and then some' Michael holding, Whispering Death, Black Lives Matter protesters march in Hyde Park and at Buckingham Palace Masterclass | Michael Holding Michael Holding vs Geoff Boycott 1981 Michael Holding's "old school" commentary Very fast bowling - Michael Holding at Brisbane 1979 Michael Holding's ferocious spell at The Oval in 1976 Credits:  Host:  Mallika Kapur Mallika Kapur is an award-winning journalist and seasoned interviewer with over two decades of experience in television and live journalism. Across three countries and various impactful roles at CNN and Bloomberg, she has reported on major global events, including the London train bombings, the Indian Ocean tsunami and the Mumbai terror attacks. She also moderates news making panels at global forums, leading insightful conversations with the world’s top figures in business and culture. Reach out on  Instagram  and  LinkedIn This is a  Maed In India  Production Creative Director:  Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager:  Shaun Fanthome Sound Designer & Mix Engineer:  Kartik Kulkarni Producer:  Rachna Sukuru Assistant Producer:  Aditi Sutar Sound Engineer:  Nihar Temkar Artwork:  Alika Gupta

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  Episode #7

  Pip Williams on The Dictionary of Lost Words and the Stories That Floated Down

  Sep 13, 202641 minS2

  Pip Williams, bestselling author of  The Dictionary of Lost Words , reflects on the novel that began with one urgent question: who decides which words deserve to survive?  The Lost Words: The first Oxford English Dictionary set out to document every word in the English language, but not every word made it in. Pip tells the remarkable true story of "bondmaid," a word genuinely omitted from the first edition, and explains how that single historical accident inspired Esme, the young girl who quietly rescues forgotten words from beneath the dictionary's sorting table. Who Owns Language? Words are never just words. Pip reflects on the hidden biases built into dictionaries, why language has historically favoured certain voices over others, and how communities reclaim words that were once used against them.  The Women History Forgot: A visit to the Oxford archives uncovered an unexpected story, not about lexicographers, but about the women who physically made the books. Pip shares how a handful of forgotten photographs, signatures and archival fragments inspired  The Bookbinder of Jericho , and why she continues to write about the people history quietly leaves behind. The Writer Behind the Words: Pip reflects on publishing her debut during the first Covid lockdown, becoming an international bestseller almost overnight, and navigating that success as a self-described introvert. She also opens up about growing up with dyslexia, and why she favours emotionally truthful endings rather than happy ones. Featured Clips in this episode: Suffragettes: 100 years since women won the right to vote Credits:  Host:  Mallika Kapur Mallika Kapur is an award-winning journalist and seasoned interviewer with over two decades of experience in television and live journalism. Across three countries and various impactful roles at CNN and Bloomberg, she has reported on major global events, including the London train bombings, the Indian Ocean tsunami and the Mumbai terror attacks. She also moderates news making panels at global forums, leading insightful conversations with the world’s top figures in business and culture. Reach out on  Instagram  and  LinkedIn This is a  Maed In India  Production Creative Director:  Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager:  Shaun Fanthome Sound Designer & Mix Engineer:  Kartik Kulkarni Producer:  Rachna Sukuru Assistant Producer:  Aditi Sutar Sound Engineer:  Nihar Temkar Artwork:  Alika Gupta

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  Episode #6

  Nikita Gill On Hekate, Difficult Women and Poetry as a Form of Resistance

  Aug 30, 202637 minS2

  "She takes ancient stories and makes them quite modern." Meant as a criticism, poet, playwright and bestselling author Nikita Gill takes the barb as a compliment. In this conversation, she talks about her latest book, Hekate, and why ancient stories resonate today. From The Seas, a Poet Emerges: She set sail from Mumbai to Madagascar with her merchant navy father, and it was there, at twilight, as local poets gathered, that she discovered the true power of verse: not just as an art form, but as a community builder and a form of protest. The Gift of Invisibility: Before becoming a literary success, Nikita worked as a cleaner and a caregiver. Both experiences, Nikita says, were instructive for her as a writer. They taught her about class, about race, and what it means to be invisible -- she calls it a “gift.” Where’s Home? Born in Belfast to Kashmiri and Punjabi parents, Nikita is familiar with lands that carry contentious histories. Having lived in many countries, she is at home in several places at once. Home doesn’t have to be a “physical” space. It’s where your people are. The Difficult Woman: Nikita reflects on the community she’s built around her poetry: how the hate comments have fuelled her ambition, what it means to be a "difficult" woman, how that surfaces in her work, and why her writing will always be sacred, and true to her. Featured Clips in this episode: Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 | Day 3 Highlights & Promo Credits: Host: Mallika Kapur Mallika Kapur is an award-winning journalist and seasoned interviewer with over two decades of experience in television and live journalism. Across three countries and various impactful roles at CNN and Bloomberg, she has reported on major global events, including the London train bombings, the Indian Ocean tsunami and the Mumbai terror attacks. She also moderates news making panels at global forums, leading insightful conversations with the world’s top figures in business and culture. Reach out on Instagram and LinkedIn This is a Maed In India Production Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Sound Designer & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Rachna Sukuru Assistant Producer: Karan Solanki Sound Engineer: Nihar Temkar Artwork: Alika Gupta

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  Episode #5

  Christina Baker Kline On The Foursome, Orphan Train, and Reclaiming Lives from the Footnotes

  Aug 16, 202633 minS2

  Bestselling author Christina Baker Kline takes chapters from our past and turns them into engrossing, unputdownable stories that, at times, leave us aghast. Her latest novel, The Foursome, draws on the remarkable true story of conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker. In her breakout bestseller, Orphan Train, she shines a light on children sent by rail to middle America to live with foster families. Across both, she explores themes of belonging, family, bringing alive the hidden lives that shape history. The Children on the Trains Christina talks about stumbling across one of America’s most overlooked histories – a quarter of a million children sent west on trains in search of new homes. She reflects on interviewing surviving riders, uncovering heartbreaking archival records, and why the story continues to resonate in a world still grappling with immigration, displacement, and belonging. Extraordinary Lives and Ordinary Loves Inspired by her own family history, Christina shares the remarkable true story of Chang and Eng Bunker, the world's most famous conjoined twins, and the sisters who married them. The Accidental Bestseller Christina discusses the remarkable reception of Orphan Train, admitting that she was initially embarrassed by its bestseller status. Reflecting on the pressures and privileges that come with commercial success, her greatest satisfaction still comes from connecting with readers one story at a time. The Authentic Storyteller In an age increasingly shaped by AI-generated content, Christina remains optimistic about the future of storytelling. She believes readers will always be drawn to stories that could only have been told by one particular person. Featured Clips in this episode: Orphan Trains Rescued New York's Homeless Children | History The Dark History of the First 'Siamese' Twins - Guinness World Records Book Review - ORPHAN TRAIN by Christina Baker Kline NY Times Bestseller Christina Baker Kline Discusses Her Book "Orphan Train" at Woodstock Academy Book Club Girl Credits: Host: Mallika Kapur Mallika Kapur is an award-winning journalist and seasoned interviewer with over two decades of experience in television and live journalism. Across three countries and various impactful roles at CNN and Bloomberg, she has reported on major global events, including the London train bombings, the Indian Ocean tsunami and the Mumbai terror attacks. She also moderates news making panels at global forums, leading insightful conversations with the world’s top figures in business and culture. Reach out on Instagram and LinkedIn This is a Maed In India Production Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Sound Designer & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Rachna Sukuru Assistant Producers: Karan Solanki , Aditi Sutar Sound Engineer: Nihar Temkar Artwork: Alika Gupta

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  Episode #4

  Mohsin Hamid On The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Loving America, and Coming Home Anyway

  Aug 2, 202644 minS2

  Mohsin Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist became one of the defining novels of the post-9/11 world. Nearly twenty years later, he reflects on writing a story that captured disillusionment, migration and belonging. Is the story still relevant today? Perhaps, more than ever. The American Dream: It was the gold standard of the American dream: an Ivy League education followed by a prestigious job in the corporate world of New York. Hamid lived that. Till his love affair with America dimmed. The Monologue: Mohsin takes us inside the novel’s most striking device: a one-sided conversation between Changez and an unnamed American stranger. He reflects on the power of silence, and why leaving gaps in storytelling forces readers to confront their own assumptions. Homecoming: At the heart of the conversation is the idea of home. Mohsin speaks about migration, reverse migration, and the complicated act of seeing your homeland through foreign eyes. Beyond The Page: From collaborating with Mira Nair on the film adaptation to reflecting on India-Pakistan relations today, Mohsin speaks about art, estrangement, and the possibility of reconnection. Featured Clips in this episode: 9/11 - Reporter on camera as tower collapses CNN 9/11 Live Coverage 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM How the 1965 Immigration Act changed America The Reluctant Fundamentalist - Official Trailer Credits: Host: Mallika Kapur Mallika Kapur is an award-winning journalist and seasoned interviewer with over two decades of experience in television and live journalism. Across three countries and various impactful roles at CNN and Bloomberg, she has reported on major global events, including the London train bombings, the Indian Ocean tsunami and the Mumbai terror attacks. She also moderates news making panels at global forums, leading insightful conversations with the world’s top figures in business and culture. Reach out on Instagram and LinkedIn This is a Maed In India Production Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome Sound Designer & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni Producer: Rachna Sukuru Sound Engineer: Nihar Temkar Artwork: Alika Gupta

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