The podcast episodes explore the importance of opposition parties in India and South Africa, where the ruling parties have faced challenges from various opposition groups.

The episodes analyze the strategies and rise of opposition parties, as well as the implications of their potential success in upcoming elections. They highlight the role of opposition parties in maintaining a balance of power and ensuring democratic processes.

For example, the episode India election: What went wrong for Modi? discusses the reasons behind the BJP's underperformance and the growing strength of opposition parties. The episode South Africa's most unpredictable election examines the challenges faced by the governing ANC and the emergence of new opposition parties.