Dr. Kailash Koushik holds a Ph.D. in Media and Cultural Studies from Florida State University. He completed his postgraduate studies at Manipal Institute of Communication and the London School of Economics. Dr. Koushik?s research focuses on the critical political economy of media, media labor, and Marxist theory. His interests also include global media studies, the sports-media complex, and qualitative methodologies in media research. In addition to his academic work, he produces and hosts the podcast "Economies of Khel" with Dr. Rahul De. This podcast explores the intersection of sports and media economics.