Edward Carr, the Deputy Editor of The Economist, shares insights into Donald Trump's acquittal and its unsettling implications for democracy and the Republican Party. Matthew Valencia, the deputy business affairs editor, delves into the Swiss investigation into the missing $230 million, raising concerns about integrity and accountability. The discussion also touches on the challenges female comedians face in China’s evolving stand-up scene, highlighting cultural dynamics and gender issues in the industry.
Donald Trump was all but certain to be cleared in his Senate trial, and so it went. But the few Republican votes to convict are telling. What next for the former president? A look into Swiss efforts to track down a missing $230m raises disturbing questions. And why women aren’t getting the laughs as stand-up comedy grows in China.