Sasha Nauta

Tom Nuttall, Chief Germany correspondent for The Economist, and Sasha Nauta, Social affairs editor, delve into Germany's political turmoil after its coalition collapse. They discuss the urgent need for robust leadership amidst ongoing crises like Ukraine, and the implications of this instability on European politics. Nauta also tackles a controversial study on racial disparities in healthcare, revealing flaws in initial interpretations, particularly regarding neonatal care. The conversation highlights critical socio-political issues and their interconnectedness.

Tom Nuttall, The Economist's chief Germany correspondent, and Sasha Nauta, the social affairs editor, dive into Germany's political crisis following the collapse of Chancellor Scholz's coalition government. They discuss the implications of this instability on European leadership amidst the Ukraine conflict. Additionally, they explore a pivotal study on racial disparities in neonatal care, challenging previous notions about the impact of physician race on infant survival rates, and highlight findings on systemic inequities in healthcare.

Sasha Nauta, Social policy editor for The Economist, discusses the political fallout from the discovery of classified documents at Biden's residence, comparing it to Trump's situation. Meanwhile, Natalia Kirkach-Antonenko shares her poignant experience of freezing her husband's sperm before his death in the war, highlighting how Ukrainian soldiers are preparing for potential loss. The conversation touches on the emotional toll of conflict on families and the complex issues surrounding reproductive health in wartime Ukraine.