Eleanor Whitehead

Join Avantika Chilkoti, an International correspondent for The Economist specializing in India and Indonesia's economies, and Eleanor Whitehead, who reports on Australia's environmental crises. They discuss the contrasting economic paths of India and Indonesia as they grow, with emphasis on their reliance on services and natural resources. The dire state of Australia's Darling River, marked by a catastrophic fish kill, underscores urgent environmental reforms. The conversation also touches on the challenges of confiscating luxury yachts owned by Russian oligarchs amid sanctions.

Eleanor Whitehead, an Australia correspondent for The Economist, shares insights on the devastating bushfires ravaging Australia. She highlights the bravery of volunteer firefighters and critiques governmental responses amid escalating climate change. The discussion unfolds the dire implications of these wildfires on communities and public health while emphasizing urgent calls for climate action. Additionally, Eleanor explores unusual culinary practices at a museum of disgusting foods, tying cultural perceptions to broader social values, including Japan's recent naming convention shift.