Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: No water, no lights, no beds
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Feb 22, 2024 
Simon Rabinovich, U.S. economics editor for The Economist, dives into the tightening American labor market, revealing that the long-standing wage gaps between Black and white workers are narrowing. He discusses the post-COVID economic recovery and its impact on racial disparities, highlighting significant gains for Black Americans in both blue-collar and white-collar sectors. Additionally, the podcast touches on the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza's healthcare and the creative journey behind new typefaces for The Economist, showcasing how typography can shape emotional connections.
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Gaza Healthcare Crisis
- Consultant surgeon Nick Maynard describes overcrowded hospitals in Gaza with limited resources.
- They often lacked running water, sterile drapes, and proper triage capabilities due to overwhelming patient numbers.
Hospitals Under Attack
- Hospitals, typically protected in war, are now targets, violating 19th-century conventions.
- This has also been observed in recent conflicts like Syria and Ukraine but is especially dire in Gaza.
Israeli Justification
- Israel claims Hamas uses hospitals as military bases, justifying attacks.
- American officials corroborate some claims, yet independent verification remains scarce, leading to skepticism.