Hunger strikes: North Korea’s food shortages

Lena Shipper, The Economist's Seoul bureau chief and North Korea expert, discusses the tense food situation in the country, exacerbated by pandemic policies and sanctions. She highlights how the government's rare admission of food shortages poses a challenge to regional stability. Meanwhile, Johnny Williams analyzes the rising influence of conspiracy theories among Hispanic Americans, focusing on the interplay between faith and misinformation in social media. They reveal intriguing insights about cultural shifts around traditional Indian moonshine, Mahua, and its revitalization efforts.