Bobi Wine

David Willis, BBC North America correspondent, discusses Trump’s aggressive stance on Greenland and his threats to impose tariffs. Rahul Tandon, a BBC journalist focusing on cost-of-living issues, highlights rising grocery prices and stagnant wages impacting American households. Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine shares his harrowing experience of going into hiding due to safety concerns after contentious elections. The conversation also touches on potential UK social media regulations for youth, illustrating the complex interplay of politics and everyday life.

Bobi Wine, a Ugandan pop star-turned-politician and leader of the National Unity Platform, shares his gripping journey from music to politics. He reveals how a personal assault transformed his songs into powerful political anthems, voicing the aspirations of Uganda’s youth. Bobi discusses the brutal repression he faced during his presidential campaign and the importance of international attention on Uganda’s struggles. He emphasizes the need for strong democratic institutions to prevent future autocrats, urging the world to condition aid on human rights.