Charlotte Howard

Felix and Mihir are joined by The Economist’s Charlotte Howard and they discuss the geopolitical battle over semiconductors and the surprising victories in battling poverty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anne Rowe, obituaries editor, reflects on Mark Tully’s career in India. Noah Snyder, East Asia bureau chief, explores Kim Jong-un’s daughter and succession signaling. Charlotte Howard, New York bureau chief, examines rising public anger over ICE, legal fights and political pressure. Short, focused conversations on immigration tensions, North Korean dynasty moves and a celebrated broadcaster’s legacy.

Felix, Mihir and The Economist’s Charlotte Howard debate the merits of a new class of weight-loss drugs that drastically lower a person’s weight. Is this incredible scientific advance the solution to the obesity epidemic that is sweeping the planet? Should health insurance companies cover the pricey drugs? Will obesity become even more prevalent now that we have effective medication? Plus, we discuss the roller coaster that is Moderna. What’s next for one of the pandemic’s biggest winners? Is there a life post generous government support?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix, Mihir and Charlotte Howard of The Economist consider why retailers are buying primary care providers and if wage compression will last and what it means for the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mihir, Felix and Charlotte Howard discuss how companies will respond to political gridlock in the United States. Is it good for business? Will it really lift markets as many observers expect? Also: We speculate how the tech layoffs will influence the job market and the long-term prospects of tech talent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.