If you consume mainstream media here in the US you might get the impression that the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh is the Hindu equivalent of ISIS. I've known for a while that they weren't getting a fair shake, but didn't know anyone who could refute the common narrative. Then I came across Dr. Walter Andersen, a scholar specializing in South Asian Studies. His credentials are impressive, as you'll hear. If you do have any preconceived notions of what the RSS is, do give this a listen. These episodes aired on WGVU in the autumn of 2021 Theme music "Nigal."