Oliver Morton, The Economist's Briefings Editor, provides gripping insights into the devastating wildfires in Maui, discussing the environmental factors and failures in emergency response that contributed to the disaster. Mie Dahl highlights the coca crisis in Colombia, detailing the economic turmoil facing farmers since the 2016 peace deal while criminal groups thrive in the changing market dynamics. The conversation also touches on the urgent need for better preparedness against such catastrophic events in the future.