The morale of the story: Ukraine’s front lines

Arkady Ostrovsky, The Economist's Russia and Eastern Europe editor, shares firsthand insights from Ukraine's front lines, where soldiers display resilience and a fierce determination to fight against overwhelming odds. Meanwhile, Gavin Jackson, Finance and economics correspondent, examines the complex sentiments surrounding inflation as American voters prepare for the elections, revealing disconnects between economic health and public perception. The conversation touches on themes of identity in wartime, as well as historical reflections from the novella "The Vortex" about exploitation and environmental issues.