Emma Duncan, Britain's editor for The Economist, scrutinizes the UK's controversial COVID-19 response and its impact on the nation's global reputation. Miranda Johnson, Southeast Asia correspondent, discusses the unsettling shutdown of ABS-CBN in the Philippines and its dire implications for press freedom under Duterte's regime. Meanwhile, Mike Reed draws parallels between contemporary issues and the 1950s Argentinian novel 'Zama,' exploring themes of waiting and solitude that resonate in today's Latin America. It's a captivating mix of politics and literature!