The Liberal Streak and Controversial Views of Argentina's Potential Leader

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Argentine presidential candidate, Malay, is willing to resort to referendums if Congress doesn't approve his proposals. In his interview, his liberal streak is evident, particularly in his foreign policy where he admires Trump and Bolsonaro. He believes in conspiracy theories about elections and bashes left-governed countries, without considering the impact on trade relations. Life under Malay could be divisive, as he lacks clarity on the practicalities of his drastic changes and is secretive about dollarization plans.

The libertarian right-winger is leading in the polls, a surprise for a country that has typically leaned left. He has drastic plans to shrink the state. Could he turn the country around? Why Germany’s highway system and techno lovers have come to a crossroads (11:22). And, a Noah’s-Ark-inspired economic theory of conservation made pertinent by the threat of climate change (19:59).

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