Dylan Barry

Dylan Barry, a science writer for The Economist, discusses alarming findings from recent climate reports highlighting record temperatures and severe environmental impacts. Ashley Mears, a sociologist and author, dives into the intriguing economics of elite parties, revealing a hidden 'beauty brokerage' in the night-time economy. Together, they examine the role of pandemic-era changes on climate activism and how sports, particularly baseball, navigates health challenges while striving for a safe return.

Dylan Barry, a science writer for The Economist, and Ashley Mears, a Boston University sociologist, delve into stark realities of climate change, revealing alarming trends in heatwaves and hurricanes. Yet, they also highlight glimmers of hope through positive renewable energy shifts. Mears provides insights into the elite nightlife, discussing the complex dynamics and hidden struggles of models and promoters, contrasted by the pandemic's impact on American sports, especially baseball, and its safety challenges.