Sasha Nelta

Sasha Nelta, The Economist's public policy editor, dives into the urgent need to reopen schools, emphasizing the alarming consequences of closures on students' education and widening disparities. Idris Kalun, U.S. policy correspondent, discusses the Trump administration's rollback on environmental regulations and its puzzling impacts on public health. The conversation also touches on peculiar income disclosure issues faced by urban Kenyans and how these influence personal financial dynamics. A thought-provoking exploration of education and environmental policy awaits!

Sasha Nelta, The Economist's public policy editor, explores the significant educational impacts of school closures, emphasizing how disparities are widening among students. Idris Kalun, the U.S. policy correspondent, discusses the rollback of environmental protections under the Trump administration and its unclear beneficiaries. They also delve into the complexities of safely reopening schools amidst parental concerns and examine the pressures urban Kenyans face when sharing their incomes with families back home.