Vishnu Padmanabhan, Asia correspondent for The Economist, discusses the shocking verdict against former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and its potential impacts on the nation’s politics and its relationship with India. Annie Crable, news editor, dives into the state of the US furniture industry, exploring how tariffs could reshape manufacturing and trade dynamics. Lane Green, a language expert, adds a quirky twist by unraveling the fascinating history of the English alphabet and its peculiarities. A mix of politics, commerce, and culture!