In this engaging discussion, John Prideaux, US editor for The Economist, and Adam Roberts, the Midwest correspondent focusing on Chicago's drill music scene, delve into the tumultuous first presidential debate between Trump and Biden. They explore the chaos and confrontations that defined the night. The conversation shifts to Chicago's drill music, discussing its connection to gang violence and the tragic story of rapper FBG Duck. Lastly, they touch upon the intriguing history and societal roles of soap, exploring its rise during the pandemic and its cultural significance.
America’s first presidential debate was unmitigated chaos, revealing little more than the rancour between the candidates. In Chicago a newish musical genre called drill has a strong relation to the city’s gang violence; we ask whether it is a causal one. And amid a global rise in hand-washing, we look at the fascinating, fragrant history of soap.