Shashank Joshi, Defense editor for The Economist, discusses Ukraine’s impressive counter-offensive, highlighting how it reclaimed territory faster than Russia could manage. He emphasizes the critical support of Western weaponry and the implications for diplomatic relations. Meanwhile, Tamara Gilkes Borr, U.S. policy correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, revealing systemic failures and calling for urgent federal action. The conversation connects global conflicts to local struggles, weaving a tapestry of pressing issues.