Nirmal Mulaikal

Nirmal Mulaikal is an accomplished producer and co-host known for extensive experience in audio storytelling and journalism. At POLITICO since April 2020, Mulaikal has produced over 750 episodes of the award-winning POLITICO Energy podcast and manages the POLITICO Tech podcast, focusing on technology, politics, and policy. Significant audience growth accomplishments include increasing POLITICO Energy's listenership by 23% and subscriber growth by 26% in 2022. Prior to POLITICO, Mulaikal held various roles in notable organizations, including WLRN Public Radio, TCPalm, and the Chicago Sun-Times, gaining accolades for investigative reporting and multimedia storytelling. Mulaikal holds a Master's in Investigative Journalism and dual Bachelor's degrees in Journalism and Political Science from Northwestern University.