Alexandra Suic-Bass

Noah Sneider, East Asia bureau chief who covers South Korean politics; Alex Domash, economics correspondent who analyses labour and AI; Alexandra Suich Bass, culture editor who reviews memoirs. They discuss Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial-law crisis and the polarization it exposed. They debate AI’s impact on white-collar work. They examine Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir and its cultural resonance.

Alexandra Suic-Bass, a Senior Correspondent at The Economist, and Don Wineland, China Business and Finance Editor, dive deep into the evolving landscape of antitrust enforcement in the U.S. They explore the heated legal battle over Microsoft's merger with Activision and the broader implications for tech regulation. The discussion also highlights China’s economic slowdown post-pandemic, emphasizing challenges in retail and housing. Plus, they humorously reflect on Tato cheese-and-onion crisps, blending serious topics with tasty nostalgia.

Alexandra Suich-Bass, a senior correspondent at The Economist, sheds light on the surge of catalytic converter thefts, linking it to rising precious metal prices. Dominic Ziegler discusses China’s massive fishing fleet and its damaging impact on local waters in West Africa, spotlighting the urgent need for better regulations. John Priddo dives into the chaos in U.S. Congress as Republicans struggle to elect a Speaker, revealing the internal tensions and their potential implications for governance.