Matthew Holhouse, a British political correspondent for The Economist, provides keen insights into Rishi Sunak's government as the UK braces for elections. He discusses the party's struggles over the past 14 years and the challenge Sunak faces in reshaping its image amidst public skepticism. Catherine Braik, the Environment editor, dives into how climate change is making our days longer by affecting Earth's rotation, linking this science to the implications of melting ice caps. The podcast also touches on escalating gang violence in Latin America and examines contrasting approaches in tackling it.