This chapter covers the nuances of the antitrust case against Apple, examining the challenges in proving the tech giant's monopoly status. It also delves into the escalating gang violence in Haiti, spotlighting key figures like Jimmy Barbecue Charizier amid political instability.
The case against the tech giant has been brewing since 2019 and while the smartphone maker is usually well-equipped to bat away regulators, this fight could bruise. Why Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier, Haiti’s most prominent warlord, could play a key role in the country’s future (09:48). And, the Dutch-American primatologist who showed animals to have kinder instincts (16:40).
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