Kushal Mehra is an Indian podcaster, YouTuber, and former textile entrepreneur. He is best known as the host of the Cārvāka Podcast, where he discusses a wide range of topics, including philosophy, politics, public policy, history, economics, and current affairs. Mehra identifies as a "dharmic skeptic," a viewpoint he articulates through Indian epistemological frameworks. His podcast is notable for engaging in civil and thoughtful debates on often polarizing issues in society.

Kushal holds a master's degree in philosophy, which heavily influences the content of his podcast. He has explored topics like Indian skepticism, atheism, and even critiques of modern ideological movements such as neo-atheism and "wokeism." His discussions are often framed within the context of ancient Indian traditions like Cārvāka and Nirīśvaravāda, schools of thought that reject the authority of religious texts while maintaining a philosophical and ethical depth.

Beyond the podcast, Mehra is active on various social platforms and has contributed to platforms like Quillette, discussing the growth of YouTube in India and his views on contemporary socio-political issues.