LaVeya Chankova, a Healthcare correspondent for The Economist, discusses the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines and the challenges posed by variants. She highlights the importance of global vaccination strategies, especially in underserved areas. Meanwhile, Greg Karlstrom, the Middle East correspondent, delves into the complex landscape of Palestinian politics, focusing on the potential elections and the stronghold of Mahmoud Abbas. They also touch on the intriguing rise of lab-grown meat, presenting it as a sustainable food future.