Alexandra Suic-Bass

Alexandra Suic-Bass, a Senior Correspondent at The Economist, and Don Wineland, China Business and Finance Editor, dive deep into the evolving landscape of antitrust enforcement in the U.S. They explore the heated legal battle over Microsoft's merger with Activision and the broader implications for tech regulation. The discussion also highlights China’s economic slowdown post-pandemic, emphasizing challenges in retail and housing. Plus, they humorously reflect on Tato cheese-and-onion crisps, blending serious topics with tasty nostalgia.

Alexandra Suich-Bass, a senior correspondent at The Economist, sheds light on the surge of catalytic converter thefts, linking it to rising precious metal prices. Dominic Ziegler discusses China’s massive fishing fleet and its damaging impact on local waters in West Africa, spotlighting the urgent need for better regulations. John Priddo dives into the chaos in U.S. Congress as Republicans struggle to elect a Speaker, revealing the internal tensions and their potential implications for governance.

Alexandra Suic-Bass, a Senior correspondent for politics, technology, and society at The Economist, teams up with John Priddo, the US editor of The Economist and presenter of Checks and Balance. They dive into the chaotic start of Congress, where Republicans failed to elect a Speaker—an unprecedented event in a century. The discussion shifts to the alarming rise in catalytic converter thefts across America, particularly in California, and the complex issues surrounding legislative responses to this crime. They also explore the detrimental effects of China's vast fishing fleet on West African fisheries.