Economist Podcasts Head for the Hill: this week’s impeachment hearings
Nov 18, 2019
John Fassman, Washington correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on the complexities facing Democrats as they navigate impeachment hearings. Henry Tricks, author of the Schumpeter column, discusses the fierce competition in the online grocery market, revealing the challenges of profit margins and supply issues. Both guests note the rapid shifts in consumer behavior, from the music charts’ volatility to evolving expectations in grocery shopping. It’s a riveting exploration of politics and business in today’s fast-paced world.
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Public Impeachment Engagement
- Political junkies follow impeachment proceedings closely, but others seem less engaged.
- Many people outside Washington D.C. only read highlights or tune out the hearings.
Impeachment Hearing Buzz
- John Fasman arrived two hours early for impeachment hearings, but the line was already full.
- He observed photographers discussing witness pictures and interns debating impeachment details.
Sondland's Testimony
- Gordon Sondland, the US ambassador to the EU, will be a key witness in the impeachment hearings.
- Sondland's testimony involves a potentially compromising phone call with President Trump from a Kiev restaurant.