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Podcast: The Atlantic Out Loud
Episode: Modi’s Failure
Description: India is now a testing ground for whether demagoguery or deteriorating living conditions exert a greater sway on voters.By Robert F. WorthFrom the February 2025 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices