Episode
Part Two: Narendra Modi, And India's Weird Nazi Obsession
42:52
Published: Thu Apr 02 2020
Description
Robert is joined again by Sofiya Alexandra to continue discussing Narendra Modi. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The host discusses the importance of not delving too deep into the details of horrible ethnic cleansings and sticking to the necessary facts.
00:00 - 02:27 (02:27)
Summary
The host discusses the importance of not delving too deep into the details of horrible ethnic cleansings and sticking to the necessary facts.
EpisodePart Two: Narendra Modi, And India's Weird Nazi Obsession
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Economists claim that the Gujarat model has not done much to improve the state's indices of education, malnutrition or healthcare, as trickle-down theory allegedly doesn't work.
02:27 - 06:03 (03:36)
Summary
Economists claim that the Gujarat model has not done much to improve the state's indices of education, malnutrition or healthcare, as trickle-down theory allegedly doesn't work. The turning point was the transfer of Tata Motors' Nano car plant from West Bengal to Gujarat, allowing Modi to claim the development of Gujarat into a financial powerhouse.
EpisodePart Two: Narendra Modi, And India's Weird Nazi Obsession
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Cabinet minister Heran Pandya testified under oath that he attended a meeting at Narendra Modi's home on the night that the Gujarat riots began and heard Modi tell police officials to let people vent their frustration and not interfere with the Hindu backlash, potentially implying his responsibility in enabling the violent mobs to kill people.
06:03 - 10:24 (04:21)
Summary
Cabinet minister Heran Pandya testified under oath that he attended a meeting at Narendra Modi's home on the night that the Gujarat riots began and heard Modi tell police officials to let people vent their frustration and not interfere with the Hindu backlash, potentially implying his responsibility in enabling the violent mobs to kill people.
EpisodePart Two: Narendra Modi, And India's Weird Nazi Obsession
PodcastBehind the Bastards
During his campaign, Modi mocked his opponents for trying to prosecute him for murder, while police killed over 20 people in alleged encounters.
10:24 - 16:51 (06:26)
Summary
During his campaign, Modi mocked his opponents for trying to prosecute him for murder, while police killed over 20 people in alleged encounters. Two separate incidents prompted Ruhbhubuddin Sheikh and a journalist to come forward with accusations that senior Gujarat police officials had deliberately killed Sheikh’s brother, Saurabhuddin Sheikh, and then raped and burned his wife.
EpisodePart Two: Narendra Modi, And India's Weird Nazi Obsession
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The island of Koh Tao, known for its pristine beaches and clear waters, has a major issue with public defecation despite the rest of the city being clean.
16:51 - 20:50 (03:59)
Summary
The island of Koh Tao, known for its pristine beaches and clear waters, has a major issue with public defecation despite the rest of the city being clean.
EpisodePart Two: Narendra Modi, And India's Weird Nazi Obsession
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This article discusses how Modi's toilet building project aimed to give him a strong out-of-the-gate win, and how it made him look like a decisive and powerful leader despite past controversies.
20:50 - 24:57 (04:06)
Summary
This article discusses how Modi's toilet building project aimed to give him a strong out-of-the-gate win, and how it made him look like a decisive and powerful leader despite past controversies.
EpisodePart Two: Narendra Modi, And India's Weird Nazi Obsession
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The media tends to focus on isolated incidents of violence during protests, while ignoring the systemic violence of fascist groups.
24:57 - 29:58 (05:00)
Summary
The media tends to focus on isolated incidents of violence during protests, while ignoring the systemic violence of fascist groups. This is frustrating because it downplays the severity of fascist violence.
EpisodePart Two: Narendra Modi, And India's Weird Nazi Obsession
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode discusses Hindu nationalism in India and how the government under Narendra Modi's second term has responded to this.
29:58 - 33:13 (03:15)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses Hindu nationalism in India and how the government under Narendra Modi's second term has responded to this. It goes over rumors of Muslim-extremist operations and reports of violence, and discusses how the Indian government has reacted.
EpisodePart Two: Narendra Modi, And India's Weird Nazi Obsession
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast episode delves into a range of topics from quirky observations on political candidates' eating habits, an idyllic paradise island, to the use of militant language in a book on exam preparation by the Indian Prime Minister.
33:13 - 38:05 (04:51)
Summary
The podcast episode delves into a range of topics from quirky observations on political candidates' eating habits, an idyllic paradise island, to the use of militant language in a book on exam preparation by the Indian Prime Minister.
EpisodePart Two: Narendra Modi, And India's Weird Nazi Obsession
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Delhi police are holding reconciliation meetings to deradicalize people as a response to the violence in the area.
38:04 - 43:55 (05:50)
Summary
The Delhi police are holding reconciliation meetings to deradicalize people as a response to the violence in the area. Modi's response to the situation has been viewed as a little fearful and uncertain amidst the mass public rage that his party has inspired but cannot fully control.
EpisodePart Two: Narendra Modi, And India's Weird Nazi Obsession
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The host promotes various podcasts, including Behind The Bastards and The Worst Year Ever, as well as her own podcasts about dating and sex.
43:55 - 46:04 (02:09)
Summary
The host promotes various podcasts, including Behind The Bastards and The Worst Year Ever, as well as her own podcasts about dating and sex.