Socialist mobility: a telling Michigan vote

We examine one of America’s primary races, in which a sharply lefty candidate beat the establishment figure. What does that reveal about changes in the Democratic Party? For decades China’s Yangtze River was a polluted, overfished mess. We look at the wins from cleaning it up—and who loses. And a fond look back at postcards as they fade from use. Guests and host: John Prideaux, executive editor and host, “Checks and Balance” Gabriel Crossley, China correspondent Catherine Nixey, Britain correspondent Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: America’s primary season, Democratic Socialists of America, Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed China, Yangtze River, remediation postcards, second world war, British history Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.