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India Oxenberg spent seven years of her life entrenched in the world of the shadowy organization known as NXIVM. She was a member of the secret female "master/slave" group run by Keith Raniere, and was branded with his initials. She left NXIVM in 2018 and returned to her mother, actress Catherine Oxenberg, who had led the charge to expose the crimes of Raniere and other NXIVM leaders. Now, she's rebuilding her life and has co-produced a documentary series about her experience that's premiering on STARZ October 18. Times Union reporter Rob Gavin spoke to India recently to hear more about the series and her life post-NXIVM. Also on this episode, reporter Massarah Mikati recalls her time spent with local activists who went door to door helping Albany residents fill out the census. And Times Union Editor Casey Seiler discusses the week's top headlines.  ***This episode contains discussion of subject matter that may be disturbing to some listeners, so please listen with care.