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Raise the roof? America’s debt-ceiling debacle

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The Economist

News, News & Politics

4.35K Ratings

🗓️ 22 May 2023

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Today, the president will meet with the Republican leader in the house of representatives to try and prevent the country from defaulting. But what if they cannot come to an agreement? Britain is reviewing its surrogacy laws which could ease the process for gay parents. And come with us on a foraging adventure.


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0:00.0

Hi there. I'm off this week.

0:04.6

Apparently we're more productive at work after a good holiday.

0:12.1

So I'm counting this Caribbean rum distillery tour as professional development.

0:22.4

Yours calling.

0:24.2

Take your holiday as seriously as British Airways holidays take your holiday.

0:29.0

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1:05.8

Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist.

1:09.5

I'm your host, Oire Ogunbei. Every weekday,

1:12.9

we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. Same-sex marriage has been legalised

1:22.6

in many countries over the past decade, but as family structures evolve, so must the laws. Now, Britain is

1:30.7

re-examining its rules on surrogacy. And, our correspondent takes us on a foraging adventure,

1:39.6

where he luckily finds a good bunch of ramps. He won't tell us where he discovered this love child of garlic and spring onions,

1:47.1

but he does have some tips on how to whip them up for dinner.

1:57.8

But first.

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