The smaller C: progress in beating cancer

The Intelligence podcast presents a fresh perspective on current global events. The first segment discusses the decreasing mortality rates of cancer due to advancements in prevention and treatment, despite the rising number of cases due to an aging population. It highlights the success of reducing smoking and advancements in screening and treatments, while also noting the challenges in addressing cancers with unknown risk factors and the impact of politics and funding on research. The second segment explores the struggles of big food conglomerates like Kraft Heinz, which are facing declining sales due to changing consumer preferences for healthier options and cheaper alternatives. The final segment discusses the political divisions within Germany, using the example of the FC Bundestag, a parliamentary football team, and its ban on players from the far-right AFD party, reflecting broader challenges to Germany's political firewall against the far right.