Economist Podcasts

Sunshine statement: Ron DeSantis’s Florida

Jan 31, 2022

Join Alexandra Sewage-Bass, a senior correspondent at The Economist, as she delves into Florida's shifting political landscape and Ron DeSantis's rise in the 2024 presidential race. Elise Burr discusses the evolving dynamics of divorce laws in affluent nations, highlighting a trend towards more amicable separations. Matt Kaplan sheds light on the ecological implications of the Sumatran rhino's potential extinction, emphasizing its critical role in the ecosystem and the challenges surrounding conservation efforts.

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Matt Kaplan

Elise Burr

Alexandra Sewage-Bass

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Intro

2min

Florida's Political Landscape: DeSantis Rising

9min

Exploring Florida's Political Landscape Under Unique Leadership

2min

Modern Divorce Dynamics

7min

Divorce and Ecosystem Impacts

5min

Challenges of Rhino Conservation and Ecological Impact

2min

Talk of a presidential run for the governor is growing. We examine the state’s rightward lurch as a bellwether of his intent and his political strength. Our correspondent finds that divorce is getting easier, cheaper and a little less adversarial across the rich world. And the wider ecosystem risks posed by the looming extinction of the Sumatran rhino.

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