Ben Farmer, a journalist focused on Afghanistan for The Economist, shares insights into the humanitarian crisis gripping the country after the Taliban's takeover. He discusses deepening poverty and critical food shortages as winter approaches. Tim Cross, the tech editor, adds a lighter note, exploring Apple's recent legal battles and implications for its app ecosystem. They also highlight oversight failures in pollution monitoring, revealing how it affects public health. Together, they navigate these pressing global issues with a mix of gravity and intrigue.