Sophie Batter

In this discussion, Kinley Salmon, Sophie Batter, and Anne Rowe share insights on Argentina's President Javier Milei and his economic reforms affecting everyday citizens. The panel highlights the challenges of implementing these drastic changes amidst rising poverty. They also explore Paris's ambitious plans for the Olympics, including revitalizing areas like Saint-Saint for lasting community benefits. Lastly, they celebrate the inspiring journey of a polio survivor who, after years in an iron lung, achieves personal milestones and fosters deep connections despite his challenges.

Sophie Batter, Paris bureau chief for The Economist, and Mark Johnson, education correspondent, dive into France's heated protests against a police-protection bill that aims to limit video recordings of police brutality. They dissect the societal unrest and the implications for police accountability. In addition, they discuss the upheaval in global education systems caused by pandemic-related exam shifts and the ongoing issue of livestock theft in South Africa, highlighting technological solutions and their impact on farmers.