Raise the roof? America’s debt-ceiling debacle

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. Take our listener survey at www.economist.com/intelligencesurvey For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist , try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.