Economist Podcasts

Cruel summer: heatwaves rage across the world

Jul 17, 2023

Rachel Dobbs, a climate journalist for The Economist, discusses alarming global heatwaves and their severe health impacts. Finance correspondent Josh Roberts explores the surprising resilience of risky assets despite economic challenges, while Stanley Pinal reflects on the cultural shift away from small cars in Europe. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for action on climate change and addresses how evolving consumer preferences are reshaping the auto industry.

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Episode guests

Stanley Pignal

Josh Roberts

Rachel Dobbs

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Unprecedented Heatwaves and Climate Change

9min

Navigating the 2022 Financial Turmoil

4min

Market Volatility and the Risk of Correction

3min

Cultural Reflections on Automobiles

6min

The Diminishing Charm of Compact Cars in Europe

2min

Europe, America and Asia are all enduring scorching heatwaves, air temperatures are repeatedly breaking records and the health impacts are alarming. But is the worst yet to come? Why risky assets are proving more resilient than investors expected despite war, inflation and the threat of recession (10:10). And Europe says farewell to its symbolic small cars (16:50).

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