Higher bond yields are proving costly for governments. How should they respond?
Also on the daily podcast: the Chinese fans of Communist rap and the appeal of Bluey
America may have avoided a government shutdown last month but its fiscal worries are far from over. And unease in bond markets will spill over into the rest of the world. What can governments do to stave off the financial blow? The Chinese Communist Party’s youth wing is using rap to lure new members, and it’s working (10:10). And how has “Bluey” become such a hit (19:16)? Runtime: 25 min
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