Now this nuclear-armed nation, the world's biggest democracy, faces a historic challenge—one that will test its mettle and shape its role on the world stage.

Released in March 2009, veteran public radio journalist David Brown takes listeners on a journey around this potential superpower: "India Rising."

"India Rising"—produced by Simon Marks, Kristin McHugh, and Keith Porter—is a Stanley Foundation production in association with KQED Public Radio and KUT Austin.

The full program is available as an mp3 file here. A complete transcript is available here. Individual program segments are also available as MP3 files via the following links:

• Mumbai: Post 26/11
  Simon Marks examines the aftermath of "26/11," India's equivalent to America's 9/11.

• The Tale of Two Indias
  David Brown explores the tension between the urban economic boom and the underdeveloped rural areas of modern day India.

• India's Global Desire
  Keith Porter reports on the global ambitions of the world's largest democracy.

• The Real Slumdog Millionaires of Dharavi
  Kristin McHugh visits Mumbai's sprawling Dharavi neighborhood, Asia's largest slum.

• The Real India
  David Brown contemplates the term "India Rising" in a personal essay.

More on India's role in the changing global order is available here.

Watch or listen to a promotional preview of "India Rising." 

For radio stations, the full program along with promotional materials are now available on PRX.

Also: Listen to audio from "India Rising," an April 2009 event featuring Simon Marks, Kristin McHugh and Keith Porter here.