Economist Podcasts

Not trucking around: Canada’s protests spread

Feb 14, 2022

Emma Hogan, America's editor for The Economist, delves into the evolution of protests in Canada, revealing how initial vaccine mandate resistance transformed into a broader anti-government movement. Margaret Kadifa addresses Haiti's dire situation despite billions in aid, exploring the complexities of foreign assistance. Meanwhile, Henry Hitchings celebrates the centennial of Reader's Digest, discussing its influence on culture, public health, and enduring legacy in a changing media landscape.

22:25

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Episode guests

Henry Hitchings

Margaret Kadifa

Emma Hogan

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Protests and Perspectives: Voices from Canada

6min

Canada's Polarization and Haiti's Struggles

3min

Aid Challenges in Post-Assassination Haiti

7min

The Legacy of Reader's Digest

5min

Celebrating a Century of Reader's Digest

2min

It has become much more than a fight against proof-of-vaccination strictures. The anti-government mood has spread in Canada and abroad. What happens next? Haiti has received billions upon billions in foreign assistance but its situation remains dire; we ask why all that aid has not aided much. And Reader’s Digest, a surprisingly influential American snappy-excerpts magazine, turns 100.

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