Join Michael Reid, a writer at large for The Economist, as he unpacks the ongoing political turmoil and protests in Peru following a recent presidential crisis. Ore Ogunbi sheds light on the intriguing shopping habits of Gen Z, revealing how economic woes and social media shape their consumer choices. Meanwhile, David Benin explores the satirical brilliance of Tom Lehrer, examining how his unique blend of comedy and mathematics revolutionized modern humor. A thought-provoking discussion that connects politics, culture, and consumer trends!
The country remains riven by unrest since the “self-coup” and subsequent arrest of its president in December; only an early election might bring a return to calm. Our correspondent goes shopping to discover the spending habits of Generation Z and millennials. And examining the work of Tom Lehrer, a mathematician who was an unlikely midwife at the birth of modern satire.