Latest Interviews
Showing 1–2 of 2 transcripts.
Clear all filters- The Economist25 min
Economies of sail: migrant-smuggling entrepreneurs
Rosie Bloor, Joel Budd, Noah Snyder, Oliver Morton, Rachel Dobbs, Ainsley Johnston
An analysis of global security and environmental trends reveals that UK migrant smuggling networks have fragmented into professionalized, decentralized supply chains that evade traditional law enforcement decapitation tactics, while simultaneous extreme wildfires in South Korea and Japan signal accelerating climate impacts in high-latitude regions. Parallel to these physical shifts, international public opinion is undergoing a rapid polarization driven by US political changes, characterized by a sharp decline in favorable views of America across traditional allies like Canada and European nations. These converging dynamics suggest a global landscape where adaptive criminal markets, climate-fueled disasters, and fractured diplomatic trust are reshaping security challenges and cross-border perceptions.
- The Economist23 min
Arrest development: South Korea’s Yoon held
Jason Palmer, Rosie Bloor, Noah Snyder, Ana Lykes, Sarah Burke
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yool became the first sitting president to be arrested following his suspension of martial law and subsequent impeachment, triggering parallel criminal proceedings and a Constitutional Court trial that have intensified political polarization. Simultaneously, the global cosmetics industry is surging to an $82 billion valuation driven by social media trends and venture capital, while Japan's primary education model continues to gain international traction through its emphasis on student-led governance and holistic moral development. These concurrent developments in governance, commerce, and pedagogy reflect shifting societal values and significant structural transformations across multiple nations.