Idris Kaloun, Washington bureau chief for The Economist, and Jeremy Page, Asia diplomatic editor for The Economist, dive deep into the recent U.S. midterm elections, discussing why Democrats defied expectations in the Senate. They analyze the implications for President Biden's governance amidst challenges posed by Donald Trump's influence on the GOP. The duo also unpacks the significance of the Biden-Xi Jinping meeting, offering insights into U.S.-China relations and hinting at future discussions in the newly introduced 'Drum Tower' podcast.