Columnists Lara Williams, Faye Flam, Clive Crook, and Kathryn Edwards discuss Taylor Swift's climate-aware tour, declining trust in science post-pandemic, challenges in the political landscape, and the fiscal issues posed by an aging population.

Kathryn Edwards and Lisa Jarvis discuss childcare costs. Allison Schrager explores the expensive office lunch. COVID uptick, alcohol consumption by women, and childcare challenges are also covered.