Maxwell Marlow

Anne McElvoy, an executive editor at Politico, joins a panel that includes Ash Sarkar, a journalist from Navara Media, and Mariana Mazzucato, an economist from UCL. They dive into the moral implications of free trade amidst global economic tensions. Topics include the ethical dilemmas of tariffs set by Trump, the adverse impact on American workers, and wealth inequality. The discussion highlights the chasm between economic metrics and everyday realities, questioning how trade policies can be both a source of poverty alleviation and a mechanism of exploitation.

Hermione Eyre, an arts critic who reviews exhibitions, praises David Hockney’s vivid iPad landscapes and memorable portraits. Maxwell Marlow, a researcher on student finance, outlines England’s colossal student loan book and policy fixes. Ben Clerkin, a political reporter, traces Steve Hilton’s unconventional California campaign and its electoral challenges.