Tom Sasse

Tom Sasse, South Asia bureau chief at The Economist, gives a crisp read on Narendra Modi’s political rebound, policy moves and coalition strategy. Tim Cross, senior science writer, explores research on child prodigies and why early specialization may not produce the ultimate superstars. Short, topical conversations on politics, policy shifts and the science of talent.

Tom Sasse, South Asia bureau chief covering regional politics and security, unpacks the fast-rising Afghanistan-Pakistan clash, the TTP threat and whether the Iran war could cool tensions. Joshua Roberts, a markets correspondent, tracks how oil shocks can reignite inflation fears. Caitlin Talbot, a digital-culture reporter, explores why listening parties are reshaping album rollouts.

Tom Sasse, South Asia bureau chief with field expertise on Afghanistan and Pakistan; Joshua Roberts, capital markets correspondent explaining oil and inflation links; Caitlin Talbot, digital culture correspondent tracking listening-party trends. They discuss rising cross-border violence and its roots. They cover how oil shocks can push inflation and influence central-bank choices. They explore why listening parties now drive music launches.