John Peet, Brexit editor for the Economist, and Ryan Avent, an economics columnist, dive into Boris Johnson's recent defeat over Parliament suspension. They discuss the Supreme Court's ruling and its implications for Brexit and Johnson's democratic credibility. The conversation shifts to the rising influence of economists in policy-making and the historical context of the neoliberal revolution. Finally, they explore the fascinating Kimbanguist faith in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting its unique beliefs and community spirit.
Once again, Britain’s prime minister has been thwarted, this time for trying to stymie Parliament as the European departure looms. How will Boris proceed, and how will Brexit progress? We take a look at economists’ rise to policy prominence, and what they did wrong when they got there. And, a surprisingly cheery Congolese doomsday sect.