Shutting match: what will break the US federal impasse?

In this discussion, Sam Beale, an international correspondent for The Economist, delves into the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, highlighting the lack of urgency from both parties and the potential economic fallout. Tom Gardner, the Africa correspondent, shares insights from Ghana, emphasizing how its democratic stability has spared it from jihadist violence affecting neighboring regions. Carla Zuburana explores the premiumization trend in the bottled-water industry, discussing consumer shifts toward flavored waters and the environmental implications of this market change.