Joel Budd, Social Policy Editor at The Economist, and Mariana Palau, a Latin America reporter based in Colombia, dive into two pressing global issues. They discuss the escalating violence in Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, driven by unmet demands and government resistance. Meanwhile, Mariana reveals the surprising ecological impact of Pablo Escobar's hippos in Colombia, as authorities grapple with controlling their growing population and the challenges it poses to local ecosystems. A fascinating blend of social justice and environmental concerns!
