The targeting of “El Mencho”, the leader of one of the country’s two biggest gangs, has resulted in a predictable spate of violence —more of which is virtually assured. We take a rare look inside Russia to see how four years of war has changed the country. And some surprising advice on how to get your best marathon time. Guests and host: Sarah Birke, Mexico City bureau chief Arkady Ostrovsky, Russia editor Tim Cross, senior science writer Ainslie Johnstone, data journalist Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: Mexico, cartels, gang violence Russia, economy, Ukraine war Running, training, marathons Get a world of insights by subscribing 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.