Jeff Carr, Science editor for The Economist, and Wendelin von Bredow, Business writer for The Economist, dive into the alarming emergence of more transmissible coronavirus variants from Britain and South Africa. They discuss the implications for vaccine efficacy and public health strategies. The conversation shifts to a significant lawsuit against Walmart over its role in the opioid crisis, exploring legal ramifications and corporate responsibility. They also touch on the challenges of unused vacation days stemming from the pandemic's toll on work-life balance.