Idris Kalun, a U.S. policy correspondent for The Economist, and journalist Amy Hawkins discuss crucial topics surrounding American politics and societal issues in Egypt. They delve into the fallout of Donald Trump’s refusal to concede the election, emphasizing threats to democracy and public health. Kalun highlights ongoing challenges for the Biden administration. Meanwhile, Hawkins sheds light on Egypt's reckoning with sexual harassment, noting rising activism and the urgent call for legal reforms to protect women's rights. They also touch on the evolving landscape of television programming.

Amy Hawkins, an international affairs writer for The Economist, discusses the profound educational and social fallout from COVID-19 school closures. Stanley Pignol, a finance correspondent based in Paris, examines volatile stock markets and regulators' concerns about potential shutdowns. Anne Rowe, the obituaries editor, shares the inspiring journey of Matvee Natanson, aka 'Falafel,' a backgammon genius who rose from homelessness to notoriety in the gaming world, illustrating resilience amidst chaos.