The Iran conflict and blockades in the Strait of Hormuz are slowing supply not just of fuel, but food and fertiliser. Geophysics could worsen the approaching hunger crisis: an El Niño weather event is predicted for this year. Anti-conversion laws are resulting in horrific scenes at Christian burial sites in India. And why Britain’s vets are struggling.
Guests and host:
- Catherine Brahic, environment editor
- Avantika Chilkoti, global business writer
- Kira Huju, Asia correspondent
- Carla Subirana, news desk editor
- Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Iran conflict, oil, food crisis, fertilisers, El Niño
- India, Hindu nationalism, Christian conversions, Modi
- Britain, pets, vets
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