The Potential Changes and Controversial Proposals in Argentina's Upcoming Election

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Exploring the potential changes and divisive policies under Malay's leadership in Argentina, including his track record of firing people and controversial proposals such as banning abortion and legalizing a market for guns and the sale of organs. The chapter also touches upon the unpredictable nature of the upcoming election and the sentiment of Argentines tired of the status quo.

The libertarian right-winger is leading in the polls, a surprise for a country that has typically leaned left. He has drastic plans to shrink the state. Could he turn the country around? Why Germany’s highway system and techno lovers have come to a crossroads (11:22). And, a Noah’s-Ark-inspired economic theory of conservation made pertinent by the threat of climate change (19:59).

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