Ed Luce, the US national editor at the Financial Times, and Joshua Chaffin, a New York correspondent, dive into the bizarre claim that Haitian migrants are eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. They explore how misinformation serves as a potent electoral strategy and question the relevance of truth in today's politics. The conversation reveals voter perceptions shaped by false narratives, the challenges faced by immigrant communities, and even a lighthearted take on a Trump-themed ice cream flavor, blending politics with creativity.

FT's Washington bureau chief and FT New York correspondent discuss student protests at US universities against Israel's actions in Gaza, potentially impacting Biden's re-election. They explore activists' disillusionment, Biden's challenges, key states, young Democrats' concerns, historical protests during elections, and Panda diplomacy in US-China relations.