Rob Gifford

Daniel Franklin, Executive and diplomatic editor at The Economist, and Rob Gifford, Senior editor at The Economist, dive deep into pressing global issues. They discuss the G7 summit's challenges and America’s foreign policy shift amidst climate change and pandemic responses. A landmark legal ruling in Britain sparks debates on free speech and gender rights, emphasizing the need for respectful dialogue. The allure of van life is explored, contrasting its romanticized social media image with the reality of life on the road, particularly in the wake of the pandemic.

Rob Gifford, an Economist reporter focused on transgender youth issues, joins Jan Petrovsky, the publication's business editor, to discuss a landmark ruling by Britain’s High Court concerning puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria. They delve into the balance of children's rights and medical consent, spotlighting real stories like Kira Bell's. The conversation also touches on regulatory tensions faced by Chinese companies in U.S. markets and the cultural resurgence of disco polo in Poland, linking music to political dynamics.