In this episode of the Economist Intelligence podcast, three key topics are explored: the retraction of a flawed 2020 study that inaccurately linked black doctors to better infant mortality rates among black infants; the recent collapse of Germany's three-party coalition government, which has led to a snap election; and the impressive transformation of London's King's Cross district from an industrial wasteland into a thriving center for tech firms and upscale businesses. The discussion emphasizes the self-correcting nature of scientific research, the political turmoil in Germany, and the potential for urban renewal to stimulate economic growth, while also addressing the ongoing challenge of socioeconomic inequality.
