Guy Scriven

James Miles, a China politics writer, tracks Xi Jinping’s latest power reshuffle and the growing mystery around who could follow him. Guy Scriven, a business and tech writer, explores why Europe may finally have a shot at building stronger tech champions. There’s also a look at Michel Rolland, the influential winemaker who changed global tastes.

James Miles, a China politics analyst, and Guy Scriven, a European tech and investment writer, discuss Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power and the absence of a clear successor. They explore risks from purges and an aging elite. They also highlight Europe’s growing tech moment: why talent and capital are shifting there and which sectors, like climate and deep tech, look most promising.

Join Sarah Burke, Central America bureau chief for The Economist, as she breaks down the tumultuous climate of Mexico's elections, marked by violence and the looming influence of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Guy Scriven, the climate risk correspondent, discusses the exploding green technology sector and whether it risks becoming the next tech bubble. They also touch on the implications of these elections for sustainable investments and the exciting possibility of life on Venus with NASA’s upcoming missions.

Duncan Weldon, Britain’s economics editor for The Economist, and Guy Scriven, the climate risk correspondent, delve into some pressing issues facing the UK. They discuss Chancellor Rishi Sunak's strategy for navigating Britain's financial recovery post-pandemic. The conversation shifts to cost-effective climate solutions, emphasizing the importance of selecting policies that maximize benefits while minimizing costs. They also explore the fascinating ownership system of coconut trees in Zanzibar, highlighting its economic and cultural implications.

Duncan Weldon, Britain economics editor for The Economist, discusses the financial challenges facing the UK as the pandemic reshapes the budget. He explores the Chancellor's balancing act between job protection and managing debt. Guy Scriven, the climate risk correspondent, dives into cost-effective climate policies amid the urgency for net-zero emissions, and the innovative solutions like Berlin's cargo bikes. The conversation also touches on Zanzibar's unique land ownership issues, where every fruit tree has an owner, reflecting the complexities of property rights.