Kinley Semon

Alexandra Sewitch-Bass, a senior correspondent for politics, technology, and society, digs into Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's controversial shift to the right and how it might affect his presidential aspirations. Kinley Semon, Africa correspondent, shares harrowing insights on the escalating jihadist violence in Burkina Faso, particularly its impact on schools and local communities. They also touch on the unexpected rise of Japanese Kei trucks in rural America, reshaping consumer habits away from traditional pickups.

Alexandra Sewitch-Bass, a senior correspondent specializing in Florida politics, and Kinley Semon, Africa correspondent covering jihadist crises, engage in a provocative discussion. They unpack Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s controversial rightward shift and its implications for his presidential ambitions. Meanwhile, they delve into the harrowing rise of jihadist violence in Burkina Faso, impacting children’s lives, and highlight America’s rural shift towards Japanese Kei trucks, exploring changing consumer preferences and the evolving trucking market.

Stephen Macy, Supreme Court correspondent for The Economist, offers insights into Justice Breyer's retirement and President Biden's urgent nomination decisions. Kinley Semon, Africa correspondent, discusses the troubling coup in Burkina Faso and its impacts on regional jihadism. The conversation reveals the intricacies of judicial appointments in a politically charged atmosphere and sheds light on how military rule is shaping public perception and governance in West Africa.