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Food awakening: Iran’s ripple effect
Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
The Iran conflict and blockades in the Strait of Hormuz are slowing supply not just of fuel, but food and fertiliser. Geophysics could worsen the approaching hunger crisis: an El Niño weather event is predicted for this year. Anti-conversion laws are resulting in horrific scenes at Christian burial sites in India. And why Britain’s vets are struggling.Guests and host:Catherine Brahic, environment editorAvantika Chilkoti, global business writerKira Huju, Asia correspondentCarla Subirana, news desk editorRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Iran conflict, oil, food crisis, fertilisers, El NiñoIndia, Hindu nationalism, Christian conversions, ModiBritain, pets, vetsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
