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The podcast is complemented by our “Checks and Balance” newsletter, and in this package we aim to give our readers and listeners fair-minded analysis in what will be an emotionally charged media environment. Sign up for our Checks and Balance newsletter on American politics here.
Why “checks and balance” on American politics?
A once-in-a-century pandemic and a once-in-a-generation racial reckoning are raising questions about domestic harmony and global hegemony. “Checks and Balance” unlocks American politics by taking a big theme each week and digging into the data, the ideas, and the history shaping the country at this dramatic moment.
Who are the hosts of the John Prideaux podcast?
John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and Jon Fasman. The podcast is complemented by our “Checks and Balance” newsletter, and in this package we aim to give our readers and listeners fair-minded analysis in what will be an emotionally charged media environment. Sign up for our Checks and Balance newsletter on American politics here.
The Economist
The Economist unlocks American politics, tackling a new theme each week and digging into the data, ideas, and history shaping the country at this dramatic moment. John Prideaux, The Economist's US editor, hosts with Charlotte Howard, New York bureau chief, and Washington correspondent Jon Fasman.
Checks and Balance: The workforce is strong
The labour market has rebounded from its pandemic-induced slump with gusto. As bosses worry about a shortage of employees, firms are having to get creative in order to fill vacancies. Will the employment boom reshape the relationship between American workers and companies? Charlotte Howard meets a group of Starbucks employees trying to unionise.
Checks and Balance: LSDecriminalise
Voters in Oregon have approved a law allowing people to take psilocybin, the psychedelic substance in magic mushrooms. Users will be able to apply to go to a licensed facility and take the drug with the help of a trained supervisor. The evidence suggests that this could successfully treat mental health issues.
Checks and Balance: Left side story
Joe Biden voters are more likely to have a negative view of the United States than those who voted for Donald Trump, according to new research from The Economist.
Checks and Balance: Three chords and the truth
Morgan Wallen became one of the stories of 2021 after he was caught using a racial slur. Banned from radio, the country music star’s sales and streams spiked anyway. The affair reinforced a stereotype of the genre as home to hillbilly bigotry.
Checks and Balance: Merry Quizmas
On this special holiday episode the team highlights the stories we didn’t get a chance to cover on the podcast this year. Plus a couple of mystery quiz masters from The Economist family join, and listeners try to out-fox our trivia champion Jon Fasman with questions of their own. John Prideaux presents with Charlotte Howard and Jon Fasman.
Checks and Balance: Nuclear option
Nuclear is responsible for nearly 20% of America’s power generation and about half of its clean energy. It’s greener than fossil fuels and more reliable than renewables. Yet safety fears remain and plants are being closed.
