Tom Gardner, Africa correspondent for The Economist, offers keen insights into the escalating turmoil in Sudan, where chaos is engulfing cities and humanitarian crises loom. He discusses El Fasha’s dire shortages and the UN's delayed response. Meanwhile, Moeko Iida sheds light on Japan's unique host club culture, revealing how women invest emotionally and financially for companionship, while also reflecting on the broader implications of social changes. Together, they explore themes of neglect, urgency, and the human cost behind both conflicts and cultural trends.