Scorched-earth policies: Australia and climate change

Eleanor Whitehead, an Australia correspondent for The Economist, shares insights on the devastating bushfires ravaging Australia. She highlights the bravery of volunteer firefighters and critiques governmental responses amid escalating climate change. The discussion unfolds the dire implications of these wildfires on communities and public health while emphasizing urgent calls for climate action. Additionally, Eleanor explores unusual culinary practices at a museum of disgusting foods, tying cultural perceptions to broader social values, including Japan's recent naming convention shift.