Nirmal Mulaikal is a motivated audio and digital journalist with robust experience writing and producing about a variety of topics, most notably politics and policy. He has worked as a podcast producer, congressional reporter, breaking news reporter, investigative reporter, and daily radio talk show producer. He is currently the producer and part-time host of the Politico Energy podcast.

Mulaikal briefed National Press Foundation fellows in December 2024: Podcasting Insights from Vox and Politico.