Emma Hogan

Join Emma Hogan, The Economist's America's editor, as she dives into the complex political landscape of Brazil with former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva aiming for a comeback amid protests. They discuss Lula's celebrated welfare reforms against a backdrop of corruption allegations and the public's divided response. The conversation also touches on remarkable progress in Uzbekistan's cotton industry, where forced labor is disappearing, and concludes with an exploration of how birds become more colorful closer to the equator, reflecting nature's dazzling diversity.

Emma Hogan, an editor at The Economist known for her insights on drug policy, and Tom Wainwright, the publication's technology and media editor, delve into the evolving landscape of cocaine policy in Latin America. They discuss Colombia's President Gustavo Petro's innovative approaches to drug policy, advocating for decriminalization and new strategies. The conversation shifts to Meta's ambitious yet struggling metaverse project, facing overwhelming losses and competition from platforms like TikTok, revealing the precarious future of social media.

Emma Hogan, America's editor at The Economist, dissects the tumultuous return of Brazil’s ex-president, Lula da Silva, who seeks redemption after corruption charges. Joanna Lillis, the Central Asia correspondent, sheds light on Uzbekistan’s groundbreaking labor reforms in the cotton industry, where forced labor is rapidly vanishing. They also touch on the intriguing relationship between biodiversity and latitude, revealing that tropical birds boast more vibrant colors due to their proximity to the equator.