The Intelligence from The Economist Head for the Hill: this week’s impeachment hearings
Nov 18, 2019
Join John Fassman, Washington correspondent for The Economist, and Henry Tricks, author of the Schumpeter column, as they dive into the heated impeachment hearings against President Trump. They discuss the Democratic Party's struggle to convince undecided voters while navigating a deeply polarized landscape. Shifting gears, Tricks reveals the challenges faced by the online grocery sector, with giants like Amazon grappling to innovate. They also explore how music consumption has evolved in the digital age, impacting artists and album longevity.
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Impeachment Hearings Focus
- Impeachment proceedings against President Trump are underway, focusing on his interactions with Ukraine.
- The central question is whether he pressured Ukraine to investigate a political rival in exchange for military aid.
Public Attention on Impeachment
- The impeachment hearings command significant attention in Washington, D.C., but less so elsewhere.
- While politically engaged individuals follow closely, many others seem to tune out or rely on summaries.
Sondland's Role
- Gordon Sondland, the US ambassador to the EU, is a key witness in the impeachment inquiry.
- He allegedly acted as an intermediary for Trump, and his testimony might reveal a quid pro quo.