Economist Podcasts

Running to stand still: Canada’s election

Sep 21, 2021

Emma Hogan, America's editor for The Economist, and Georgia Banjo, a foreign correspondent, dive into the aftermath of Canada's recent election. Trudeau's leadership faces pressure from a weakened majority and rising far-right sentiments. A significant focus is on the alarming resurgence of child labor post-pandemic, challenging traditional approaches to combat it. They also discuss a quirky solution to climate change: potty-training cows, showcasing innovative ideas amidst global challenges.

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Georgia Banjo

Emma Hogan

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Canada's Political Crossroads

5min

Trudeau's Leadership in a Changing World

4min

Exploring Child Labor and Innovative Solutions

8min

Innovative Approaches in Cattle Waste Management

3min

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remains in power after Monday’s election, but he emerges without the majority he wanted, and with his soft power damaged. He now faces a fourth wave of the pandemic and an emboldened far-right from a weaker position. Child labour fell markedly in the 16 years after the turn of the millennium. Now it’s on the rise again. Efforts to prevent children from working can often exacerbate the problem. And we consider one of the more unusual ideas for combating climate change: potty-training cows.

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