Madeleine Drowan, Canada correspondent, discusses the SNC-Lavalin scandal and the mounting pressures on Justin Trudeau, including potential electoral fallout. Rachna Scharnberg, economics correspondent, explores universal basic income, its appeal across political lines, and how it could reshape welfare systems globally. The conversation also touches on cultural trends, like young Pashtuns in Pakistan sporting elaborate beards as a form of protest. Together, they unravel the complexities of leadership in turbulent times and innovative economic solutions.