Nicholas Pelham, Middle East correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on the simmering tension in Iran, where protests may be quiet but resentment runs deep. He discusses the tragic death that ignited unrest and the regime's brutal responses. Tom Easton, South Asia business correspondent, dives into India's pharmaceutical sector, revealing shocking quality control failures that led to tragic child deaths abroad. Both guests highlight the dire implications for social movements and public health amid an evolving news landscape.
Iran’s protests may have gone quiet for the moment, but that does not mean they’ve been defeated. Beneath a calmer surface, Iranians are seething and biding their time. India’s pharma sector is huge, but has long been dogged by concerns about quality control. And we reveal last year’s most newsworthy subject.