Avantika Chilkoti

Avantika Chilkoti, an international correspondent for The Economist focused on global hunger and conflict, dives deep into pressing issues. She discusses the alarming rise in threats to election officials amid growing political tensions in the U.S. The conversation transitions to the global hunger crisis, emphasizing how Russia's actions have worsened food insecurity. Chilkoti highlights the devastating long-term effects of hunger on children in conflict zones, linking malnutrition to stunted development and instability.

Avantika Chilkoti, an international correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on the devastating links between global food insecurity and conflicts, particularly the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Faye Lomas, a culture writer, celebrates HBO's transformative 50-year journey, exploring its groundbreaking series that set new storytelling standards. The podcast also addresses the alarming pressures faced by election administrators in the U.S., as misinformation and political polarization threaten the integrity of democracy.