Former Republican representative Liz Cheney shares insights on her dramatic defeat in Wyoming and reflects on her political transformation after January 6th, highlighting the consequences for GOP dissenters. Meanwhile, Greg Karlstrom delves into the UAE's controversial cloud seeding project, discussing its potential to combat water scarcity in a region plagued by climate challenges. The conversation also touches on the questionable effectiveness of nudge theory in influencing behavior during crises, revealing its limitations and criticisms.
Wyoming’s sole representative in the House, once a Republican leading light and now a pariah for her views on Donald Trump, has been ousted from Congress. We attend her election-night defeat. The science behind behavioural nudges seems to be on increasingly shaky ground. And investigating the UAE’s questionable plans to make more rain. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer