This podcast episode explores the controversial figure of Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, and his impact on the country. It raises questions about Modi's true nature, his strongman approach, and the potential authoritarian streak he possesses. The episode analyzes Modi's vision for India, which includes a chauvinistic Hindu nationalist ideology and a goal of turning India into a global superpower through economic growth. The opening of a Hindu temple in Ayodhya, led by Modi, has raised concerns about the blurring of lines between religion and politics in India's secular democracy.