Harriet Marsden

Join Harriet Marsden, a digital team member at The Week; Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, a journalist and campaigner; and Vincent Moss, former political editor of the Sunday Mirror. They dive into the controversial mega prison in El Salvador and the authoritarian drift under President Bukele, drawing unsettling parallels to the US. They also discuss transformative initiatives in Lambeth to promote kids' outdoor play, and a Peruvian farmer's bold legal battle against a German energy corporation over climate change accountability, highlighting the urgent need for corporate reform.

This week features Jamie Timson, a political and cultural analyst at The Week, Harriet Marsden, who reports on health and politics, and Felicity Capon, the senior editor at The Week Junior. They dive into the controversial health risks of processed meats, exploring nitrates in bacon and the implications of a processed-meat warning campaign. The discussion shifts to Dutch election insights, illustrating shifting political dynamics, and concludes with fascinating findings on how experiencing original art can boost physical health, discussing whether art should be prescribed.

The podcast delves into the race to be Mayor of London, controversial social media activity, tax changes for eBay sellers, Disney's copyright expiration, and Disney's disappointing year. They also discuss upcoming literary works entering the public domain and imagine the possibilities.