In this engaging discussion, John Fassman, U.S. digital editor for The Economist, shares insights into the politically charged second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, analyzing its implications for the Republican Party. Stephanie Studer, The Economist's China correspondent, explores the unique perspectives of China’s post-90s generation, emphasizing their desire for societal change amid authoritarian constraints. They also unpack the growing issue of workplace loneliness, spotlighting how remote work contributes to isolation in modern environments.
The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump will make history, but its outcome is assured. We ask what the proceedings say about the Republican Party. China’s youth are making their own way, even as the Communist regime tries to win greater loyalty from them; we examine the country’s future leaders. And another, overlooked pandemic: that of loneliness at work. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer