Simon Cox, The Economist's Emerging Markets Editor, discusses the profound impact of COVID-19 on developing economies. He highlights how the pandemic exacerbates existing inequalities, deepening crises in countries like Lebanon, Zambia, and Argentina. Their struggles with debt and declining revenues are contrasted with wealthier nations' responses. The conversation also touches on the emotional toll on dementia patients and caregivers during isolation, and concludes with innovative language learning tips that emerged during lockdown.