John Prideaux, the United States editor for The Economist, dives into the controversial phone call between President Trump and Ukraine's leader, discussing its implications for impeachment and U.S. foreign policy. He highlights the tangled motivations and potential consequences for ongoing investigations. The discussion also covers the fascinating rise and fall of Thomas Cook, emphasizing the challenges traditional travel agencies face in the digital age. Finally, Prideaux reflects on how a recent propaganda film from China reveals its ambitions through the Belt and Road Initiative.
President Donald Trump’s critics say a telephone call with his Ukrainian counterpart would reveal his most egregious offence yet. But it’s hard to say what would tip lawmakers into pursuing impeachment. Thomas Cook, the world’s oldest travel agency has folded—but that’s not to say package holidays are passé. And, what the reviews of a propaganda film reveal about China’s international infrastructure efforts.