Tell Me Why

Prospect Magazine

Topics: Politics

No. 176 in NewsNew

In an era of news fatigue and constant information, Prospect steps back from the daily news grind—asking not just what is happening, but why. Join Prospect editors Alona Ferber and Imaan Irfan, along with the magazine’s cast of contributors, to explore the people and trends that explain the world today. Each week, we explain the ideas behind the week’s biggest stories. From populism and protest to artificial intelligence, our guests share their unique perspectives. Subscribe to Prospect and enjoy our rigorously fact-checked, truly independent analysis and perspectives: https://subscription.prospectmagazine.co.uk/OCT1MFBG/prospect-magazine/OCT1MFG Produced by Ellie Jay Music “Big Continent”...

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