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Jun 2022
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How a TV moment sparked a diplomatic cri...

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About this episode
An international backlash from more than 15 Muslim-majority countries is rattling India’s ruling BJP – and it all started with one comment on a news talk show.

Contributors:
Suhasini Haidar – Diplomatic Editor, The Hindu
Nikhil Mehra – Lawyer
Pratik Sinha – Co-founder, Alt News
Hartosh Singh Bal – Political Editor, Caravan Magazine

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Contributors:
Molly Taft – Staff writer, Earther/Gizmodo
Amy Westervelt – Founder, Critical Frequency Podcast Network & Investigative Journalist
Geoffrey Supran – Research fellow, Harvard University
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