Tamara Jokes-Boer

Mike Reed, The Economist's Bello columnist, shares insights on the dramatic fall of Peru's president, Pedro Castillo, highlighting his failed coup attempt and rapid arrest within just 16 months. Tamara Jokes-Boer, a U.S. policy correspondent, discusses the complexities surrounding e-cigarette policies, emphasizing their potential benefits and risks for public health. Their conversation also touches on the evolving culture in Kenya, reflected through the vibrant funerals of motorcycle taxi drivers, symbolizing broader societal changes.

Shashank Joshi, Defense editor at The Economist, analyzes Ukraine's unexpected military gains against Russia, highlighting the strategic implications of reclaimed territories. Tamara Jokes-Boer discusses the severe water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, revealing the broader issues of infrastructure failures affecting many Americans. Alice Fullwood explores the resurgence of chartist methods in financial markets, illustrating how investors use technical indicators to navigate uncertainty. This engaging conversation weaves together pressing geopolitical, environmental, and economic themes.