Unsteady states: America’s piecemeal reopening

Join John Fassman, The Economist's Washington correspondent, Leo Marani, senior Britain correspondent, and Fiametta Rocco, a senior editor, as they delve into America's patchwork reopening amid the pandemic. They discuss the chaotic approaches by various state governors and the urgent need for coordinated testing. The podcast also examines the newspaper industry's plight: soaring readership but plunging profits. Lastly, Fiametta reflects on the extraordinary life of Catherine Hamlin, a pioneering obstetric surgeon who dedicated herself to improving childbirth in Ethiopia.