Heir-raising: the boom in inheritance

This podcast from The Economist discusses three main topics: the resurgence of inheritance as a significant wealth factor globally, the declining state of democracy worldwide as reflected in The Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index, and the purported health benefits of cold-water immersion therapy. The inheritance segment highlights a six-trillion-dollar inheritance projection this year and how this trend is impacting economic growth and social dynamics. The democracy segment reveals a continued decline in global democracy scores, despite numerous elections, due to unfair elections and authoritarian regimes. Finally, the cold-water therapy segment explores the limited scientific evidence supporting its claimed health benefits, contrasting anecdotal evidence with research findings. The podcast concludes by emphasizing the ongoing trends of increasing inheritance wealth and the need to monitor global democratic health.