Siddhartha Deb, a keen writer and journalist renowned for tackling intricate social issues, sheds light on the harrowing plight of 16 activists accused of plotting against India's Prime Minister. The discussion reveals the troubling manipulation of evidence and the crackdown on dissent in Modi's India. From the dubious arrest of human rights activist Rona Wilson to the misuse of anti-terror laws, Deb highlights a chilling narrative of repression, underscoring the dangerous implications for democracy and civil liberties.

Siddhartha Deb, author of Twilight Prisoners, dives into the Hindu right and its poor showing in India’s elections. Sean Jacobs, professor at the New School and publisher of Africa Is a Country, explains the ANC’s poor showing in South Africa’s elections.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive online: https://www.leftbusinessobserver.com/radio.html