Erica Wagner

In this engaging discussion, Cat Neilan, Whitehall editor and political oracle, predicts a Labour leadership challenge while humorously suggesting Jeremy Corbyn might defect to the Greens. Erica Wagner, Deputy Opinion Editor, foresees trials of age-based social media bans and warns of a major backlash against low-quality AI content. Meanwhile, sports expert Andrew Butler optimistically bets on England clinching the World Cup and laments the fading relevance of the Commonwealth Games. The trio crafts a thought-provoking outlook on the pivotal stories shaping 2026.

In this insightful discussion, Erica Wagner, Deputy Comment Editor at The Observer, highlights the human cost of Trump's USAID cuts, warning they could jeopardize millions of lives. Katie Riley, Head of Data and Graphics, connects these cuts to a decline in US soft power and the erosion of scientific credibility. Chris Sabatini, a Senior Research Fellow, outlines Trump's Monroe doctrine and its impact on regional geopolitics, emphasizing grassroots activism as a key counter to Trump's policies. The conversation explores the implications of these changes on both domestic and global scales.

In this engaging discussion, Erica Wagner, Deputy Comment Editor at The Observer, explores the impact of climate change on Hurricane Melissa and its record strength. Jessica Hayden, Assistant Sports Editor, shares harrowing details about the storm's devastation in Jamaica and its long-term humanitarian effects. Investigative reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou delves into U.S. military actions near Venezuela, questioning political motives and influences. Together, they tackle pressing issues of climate, geopolitics, and media ethics in a rapidly changing world.