Idrees Kahloon

Idrees Kahloon, Washington bureau chief for The Economist, and Oliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondent, dive into the implications of Trump's recent Senate victory on tax and spending. They discuss the transformative effects of congestion pricing in New York, which has reduced traffic and gained public support. The podcast also explores why foreign fighters, particularly from Latin America, are drawn to join Ukraine's military, shedding light on their motivations and the ongoing struggles for support amid the conflict.

Sacha Nauta, an author at The Economist, and Idrees Kahloon, a contributor based in Washington, dive into the heated topic of abortion and its impact on the upcoming elections. They discuss the Supreme Court's 2022 decision that shifted control back to states and the burgeoning grassroots movement for reproductive rights. The duo explores how Democrats are leveraging abortion issues to mobilize voters, the significance of upcoming ballots in various states, and the complex landscape of abortion politics in America. It's an insightful conversation on how these dynamics could shape the future.

Idrees Kahloon, a policy-focused journalist previously at The Atlantic, dives into pressing issues like tariffs and immigration trends. He discusses the legal quandary of presidential tariff authority and the Supreme Court's role in shaping future precedent. Kahloon highlights potential demographic shifts in the U.S., where more people may leave than arrive, impacting Social Security. He also tackles education reform, linking declining test scores to low expectations, while showcasing success stories from Mississippi and New Orleans that emphasize higher standards.