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Narendra Modi has been chosen to lead India for the third time in a row. But after 10 years in power, he was humbled at the national election. What kind of leader will he be? Stories from his youth in the Hindu nationalist movement offer clues.
This episode draws on audio from the following publishers: Narendra Modi YouTube, ANI, Legend Global Studios, Lalit Vachani, Prasar Bharti Archives, Desh Gujarat, The New York Times, NDTV, Doordarshan and BBC.
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Riots in 2002 that killed more than 1,000 people, mostly Muslims, put Narendra Modi’s leadership in Gujarat in the spotlight. He looks for a way to reinvent himself and repair the reputation of the state.

This episode draws on audio from the following publishers: BBC, Doordarshan, Desh Gujarat, Vibrant Gujarat, BBC Hindi and CNN-IBN.

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When Russia attacked the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine a year ago, lives were lost, families stranded and towns submerged. But from that devastation emerged discussion on post-war reconstruction. Our correspondent spent months investigating Narendra Modi, the strongman who was humbled at this week’s Indian election (10:02). And remembering Barry Kemp, the Egyptologist who dug up Akhenaten’s abandoned city (17:18).
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In four of the past six presidential elections, Wisconsin has been won by a single percentage point. As Donald Trump's lead in the Sunbelt widens, Wisconsin's importance for Joe Biden has grown. What does the Badger State tell us about the forces that will decide this election in Wisconsin, and other swing states?

Charlotte Howard hosts with Jon Fasman and Idrees Kahloon. Charles Franklin of Marquette University Law School and The Economist’s Daniella Raz also contribute.

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As Britain’s general-election campaign heats up, party leaders are vague on their economic plans. With growth so slow, how could the victor energise the economy? We visit the D-day beaches 80 years on, as war rages in Europe once again (10:19). And Venice’s new daytripper fee is designed to curb crowds. But putting a price on protecting beauty is proving controversial (17:42).  

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More than 100,000 tracks are added to Spotify every day. A growing share of them are now generated by AI. That sounds like bad news for artists, as well as the businesses that rely on them. So what does the music industry look like in the age of AI?

Hosts: Tom Lee-Devlin, Alice Fulwood and Mike Bird. Guests: Andy Mooney, CEO of Fender and Michael Nash, chief digital officer at Universal Music Group

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