In this lively discussion, Donald Trump, the former president facing legal troubles, vents about his recent arraignment, highlighting the charged political atmosphere. Meanwhile, Vishnu Padmanabhan, a data journalist, unveils the looming global rice crisis, linking climate change and public health challenges to rice production. The episode intriguingly connects panda diplomacy, exploring how leased pandas play into U.S.-China relations and the emotional impact on communities, especially in light of welfare concerns for pandas like Yaya.