Doctors’ disorders: Britain’s overwhelmed health service

Georgia Banjo, a journalist who covers Britain for The Economist, shares firsthand experiences from a GP’s surgery in Wales, highlighting the urgent crisis in the National Health Service with rising wait times and alarming mortality rates. Max Rodenbeck, the Berlin bureau chief, presents insights into the fraught relationship between Germany and Poland, revealing historical tensions and contemporary diplomatic struggles. The conversation also touches on the U.S. Army's challenges with recruitment due to obesity and the initiatives aimed at supporting new soldiers.