Adam Roberts, the Midwest correspondent for The Economist, shares insights into the chaos of the Iowa caucuses and the implications for the Democratic Party. He discusses how technical glitches impacted result reporting, leaving candidates in limbo. The conversation also explores the fascinating world of bio-bots, tiny machines made from frog stem cells, and their potential in medicine. Lastly, Roberts examines the cultural significance and safety concerns surrounding child participation in Muay Thai boxing in Thailand. A captivating blend of politics, technology, and ethics!
Technical glitches and “inconsistencies” threw America’s first Democratic caucuses into disarray. That will have political consequences, irrespective of the eventual winner. So-called bio-bots—tiny machines made from the stem cells of a frog—blur the line between the biological and the mechanical. And the children competing in Thailand’s elbows-and-all Muay Thai boxing. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer