Avantika Chulkati

Colin Williams, a senior economics writer at The Economist with expertise in government spending, joins Avantika Chulkati, an international correspondent and philanthropy expert. They discuss the constant expansion of government size and spending influenced by globalization and public demand. The conversation shifts to Mackenzie Scott's revolutionary $8.6 billion philanthropic approach, which empowers smaller charities. Lastly, they explore the impact of Morocco's penal code on tourism, highlighting tensions between tradition and economic considerations.

Su Lin Wong, the China correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on the alarming decline of press freedom in Hong Kong, following a dramatic police raid on the pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily. She discusses the chilling effects of the national security law on journalists. Avantika Chulkati shares her experiences reporting from the world's largest slums, underscoring the stark contrasts in urban poverty exacerbated by the pandemic. Together, they reveal the struggles and resilience of marginalized communities facing oppressive political and economic conditions.

Shishang Joshi, Defense editor at The Economist, and Avantika Chulkati, International correspondent, dive into pressing global issues. They discuss the growing nuclear ambitions of various states, the complexities of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and the rising tensions in East Asia and the Middle East. Chulkati shines a light on Sub-Saharan Africa's dual malnutrition challenge, where obesity spikes alongside undernourishment, and explores community efforts in Zambia to promote healthier eating. They also touch on the geopolitical implications of rare-earth mining in Greenland.