Emily Steinmark

Join Shashank Joshi, Defence editor, as he unpacks the legality of controversial US missile strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and their implications for military policy. Emily Steinmark, Science correspondent, delves into the world of gene-editing startups, exploring the rise of embryo editing and its associated risks. Moika Iida, East Asia reporter, highlights the fight for women's inclusion in sumo, discussing cultural barriers and the hope for future change in Japan's gender dynamics.

Emily Steinmark, a writer for The Economist's technology quarterly, and Leo Marani, the Asia correspondent based in Mumbai, delve into the transformative potential of CRISPR technology in medicine and agriculture. They discuss the challenges and regulatory hurdles that accompany this Nobel-winning innovation. The conversation shifts to Asia's surging gold demand, particularly in India, exploring the cultural and economic factors behind it. Lastly, they touch on the alarming trend of New Zealanders emigrating due to economic dissatisfaction.