Bella King

Shailesh Chitnis, a global business writer, explains how Eli Lilly's ZepBound is shaking up Novo Nordisk's dominance in the slimming drug market. He discusses Novo's missteps in demand forecasting and strategic restructuring. Jonathan Green, a slang expert, argues that early human speech may have included colorful expletives like 'arse,' highlighting the historical significance of slang in culture. Bella King shares insights on the British wool industry's recent price hikes and happier sheep, driven by changing demand and improved conditions.

Shalash Chitnis, a global business writer for The Economist, dives into the fierce competition between Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in the weight-loss drug market. He highlights how Lilly's ZepBound is threatening Novo's dominance. Lane Green, a language writer, explores the origins of slang, arguing that crude words may have been among the first uttered by humans. Bella King, covering agriculture, discusses the surprising rise in wool prices tied to demand and the happiness of sheep, while highlighting the challenges facing Britain's wool industry.