They need to talk about Kevin: America’s near-shutdown

The literal 11th-hour deal to avert a government shutdown is only a stopgap—and the battle may end up costing Kevin McCarthy his post as leader of the House of Representatives. The uptake of electric scooters is significantly outpacing that of four-wheeled vehicles in Asia (10:30). And Britain’s curious “risk registers” put numbers to how the world might end (16:47). Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ now and get 50% off your subscription with our limited-time offer . You will not be charged until Economist Podcasts+ launches. If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist , you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get access, please visit our FAQs page . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.