British Conservatives debating asylum policy and court withdrawal. Antarctica melting affecting global climate. Tribute to journalist held captive by Hizbullah for 7 years.

Exploring the humanitarian crisis in Sudan with impending famine, endangered languages, and the existential threat domestic cats pose to Scottish wildcats

Discussions on clashes at universities over free speech, Brexit regret among British voters, and using new tech to protect whales from ships.

The podcast discusses the controversy surrounding AI companies using copyrighted material for their large language models. It also explores the high mortality rates of ex-prisoners post-release and the emotional fan backlash in sports, specifically a cricketer's team change. Additionally, the chapter examines the complex nature of booing in sports culture.

A $61bn aid package for Ukraine may shift the tide of war. Businesses struggle with global supply chain disruptions. The surprising popularity of two-month-old stew on social media.

Discussions on Israeli strike on Iran and potential escalation, challenges faced by India's Congress party in upcoming elections, and the impact of a foreign sumo champion in Japan

Exploring the economic impact of weight-loss drugs on the global economy, discussing the implications of high demand for these medications. Forecasting the future demand for weight-loss drugs and how it will reshape the economy. Delving into the relationship between obesity, weight-loss drugs, and their effects on medical costs and societal perceptions.

Governments are struggling with military recruitment, discussing the potential necessity of conscription. Remote working husbands may be liberating their wives. The podcast also explores the generational hunting prowess of killer whales.

All over the world, young men are identifying more with the political right, even as women drift more to the left. What is behind the gulf, and how to close it? The seeming drop in crime in Naples is not because the notorious mafia activity has disappeared—it has evolved (10:11). And exploring the history and the present of the flat white (17:08).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The case for assisted dying is essentially one of individual freedom—and plenty of Britons support a change in the law to permit it. Japan’s Noto peninsula is still reeling from a New Year’s Day earthquake. It could well have been worse, but geography and demography may ultimately limit improvements to earthquake preparedness (10:46). And the pros and cons of corporate uniforms (18:49).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.