Matt Steinglass, the Deputy Europe editor for The Economist, shares insights on Poland's political turmoil as the centrist government grapples with the legacy of the hard-right PiS party. Marie Seger, a data journalist, presents eye-opening research on the 'motherhood penalty', revealing how motherhood adversely impacts women's careers. They discuss the broader implications of these challenges, including media bias and gender disparities in the workforce, while touching on new technologies that could transform climate science.

Join Andrew Knox, The Economist's careers correspondent, and data journalist Marie Seger as they delve into North Korea's tightening grip under the pandemic. They discuss the potential reopening of the isolated nation and its alarming nuclear advancements. Shifting gears, they explore the impact of India's rice export ban on global food security, affecting vulnerable nations. Lastly, hear about innovative cowless cheese produced through precision fermentation, revolutionizing the dairy industry and paving the way for a sustainable future.