Idris Kulun, The Economist's Washington correspondent, dives into the current fight over voting rights, spotlighting a dramatic walkout by Texas Democrats in response to restrictive measures deemed 'Jim Crow 2.0.' He discusses the far-reaching implications for American democracy and the ongoing struggle against gerrymandering. Kulun also explores the impact of climate change on Nigeria's Fulani nomads, as they face escalating conflicts for resources, alongside tensions in a new era of space competition, hinting at a cinematic battle between nations.