Simon Rabinovich, the US economics editor for The Economist, discusses the surprising resilience of the American economy despite political woes. Mark Johnson, the education correspondent, critiques the high cost of higher education, arguing the wrong degree could leave students worse off. Stephanie Studer dives into the pressing issue of book censorship, highlighting the ongoing battles for literary freedom globally. Together, they reveal how these threads connect to broader societal challenges and the importance of balancing education with economic realities.