Lina Sinjab, a BBC correspondent in Beirut, discusses the US envoy's crucial visit amid the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Sarah Smith, BBC’s North America editor, shares insights on the US presidential election's contentious landscape, focusing on abortion rights and the influence of online fandoms like Swifties on voter engagement. Ioni Wells, reporting from South America, delves into the trial against BHP following a devastating dam collapse in Brazil, highlighting the fight for environmental justice. The episode covers global affairs intersecting with local realities.

Justin Webb, host of Americast, brings his sharp political insights as he discusses Hurricane Milton's fallout. Joining him, Marianna specializes in social media disinformation and unpacks the storm's misinformation spiral. Sarah Smith offers a frontline perspective from Florida, detailing the devastation. The trio dives into how the hurricane might influence the presidential race and the challenges of managing disaster narratives amidst chaos. They even humorously reference the Waffle House Index as a gauge of storm impact, blending serious discourse with light-hearted reflections.