Fiona Wilson

Nina dos Santos, an international broadcast correspondent, highlights Europe's mixed reactions to Trump's election. Fiona Wilson, Tokyo Bureau Chief, discusses the challenges facing Japan's new Prime Minister Ishiba, including scandals and economic dissatisfaction. Andrew Thompson analyzes the political volatility in Latin America, focusing on Argentina's reforms and Venezuela's struggle for democracy. Yossi Mekelberg sheds light on the ongoing strife in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza, and the urgent need for peace discussions.

Eemeli Isohao is a senior researcher at ETH Zurich, Priska Amstutz specializes in communications at Kunsthaus Zürich, and Gorana Grgić focuses on peace mediation. They discuss the importance of human interactions in trust-building for negotiations, especially amidst digital dominance. The guests also tackle Japan's political climate and the evolving cultural landscape, including Halloween celebrations. Finally, Roger Rüegger shares insights on Zürich’s Jazznojazz Festival, emphasizing local sponsorship and the diverse music line-up, blending art with contemporary issues.