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Two weeks ago when Niger's government fell in a military coup, many leaders of other West African countries hoped to halt the contagion. We look at what Moms for Liberty are fighting for and ask whether aligning with their agenda will help or harm the candidates. And what's the world's best flag? Your patriotism might lead you to choose your country but it must be effective as well.

The Economic Community of West African States may yet try to restore President Mohamed Bazoum militarily. Either way, Niger’s status as a bulwark against jihadism is threatened. America’s Republican hopefuls are courting Moms for Liberty, a pressure group with some outlandish ideas; we meet a few of them (10:51). And the design principles of a good flag (19:33).

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