Natasha Loader, Health policy editor at The Economist, and Callum Williams, Senior economics writer at The Economist, delve into the contentious lab-leak theory of SARS-CoV-2's origins, examining fresh evidence and political ramifications. They discuss the grim economic impacts of strict COVID-19 lockdowns in Latin America, revealing severe GDP declines and contrasting recovery efforts with wealthier nations. The conversation also touches on innovative shark breeding techniques, aiming to boost genetic diversity in threatened populations.