Tomos Lewis, Monocle’s Toronto correspondent, shares insights on Justin Trudeau’s political turmoil as calls for his resignation grow amid internal challenges. Simon Marks, the Washington, D.C. reporter, discusses the looming U.S. government shutdown and its implications, especially during the holiday season. The conversation highlights the complexities of political dynamics in both countries, revealing the interplay between leadership crises and public sentiment, while also touching on the impact of such events on family gatherings and festive diplomacy.