Elisabeth Braw, a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and author of 'Goodbye Globalisation', joins Ben Kelly, Senior Audience Editor at Newsweek, to dissect the guilty verdict in Marine Le Pen's embezzlement trial and its implications for democratic integrity in France. They discuss the White House Correspondents’ Association's canceled comedian feature amidst political tensions. The conversation also touches on a controversial airport proposal in Kashmir and the societal dynamics surrounding street performances and activism's evolving landscape.

Annette Dittert, Senior Correspondent for ARD, and Ben Kelly, Senior Audience Editor at Newsweek, dive into the geopolitical tensions surrounding Trump's Greenland interest, discussing Europe's fierce reactions and national security implications. They highlight the surprising importance of handshakes in diplomacy, particularly after Syria’s leader refused one. Additionally, they explore the rising political anxieties in Germany ahead of elections and the cultural revival of physical music sales, illustrating how emotional connections form around art in turbulent times.