The podcast episodes explore the state of Indian democracy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Several episodes, such as The Great Political Fictions: Midnight's Children, A win for democracy in India, and India's historic election, discuss concerns over the erosion of democratic norms, the marginalization of religious minorities, and the BJP's efforts to consolidate power.

The episodes also examine the economic and social factors that have contributed to Modi's popularity, as well as the opposition's attempts to counter his nationalist agenda by focusing on issues like caste inequality and economic development.