House call: Spain’s snap election
Summary
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election after his housing bills were blocked, aiming to capitalize on public anger over an 87-year-old woman’s eviction. Meanwhile, The Economist explains why US meatpackers are struggling with high cattle costs despite rising beef prices, noting that Trump’s blame on the industry is misplaced. Finally, researchers at MIT have developed edible, biodegradable batteries that could power future swallowable medical devices for internal health monitoring.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and episode overview
Spain's snap election and the housing crisis
Interview with Michael Reid on Spanish politics
European political trends and the right-wing shift
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Rising beef prices and Trump's blame on meatpackers
Interview with Bella King on the beef industry cycle
The Ranchers First initiative and future outlook
Introduction to edible electronics in medicine
Interview with David Adam on edible batteries
Conclusion and sign-off
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