Roger McShane, The Economist's Middle East editor, discusses Israel's COVID-19 resurgence and the political fallout as Prime Minister Netanyahu faces protests over an overwhelmed contact-tracing program. Ted Plafker, the Beijing correspondent, reveals the impact of devastating floods displacing nearly 2 million people in China, sparking criticism on river management efforts. The conversation also touches on the societal shift towards bedtime stories for adults as a soothing escape during turbulent times, highlighting the growing trend in sleep-related content.
