And then, silence: a Paris icon burns

Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief for The Economist, shares her insights on the Notre Dame fire, discussing its profound impact on France's national identity amid President Macron's challenges. Shashank Joshi, defense editor, explores the alarming discrepancies in civilian casualty counts during U.S. airstrikes, revealing the complexities of military transparency. The conversation also touches on the perilous journey of Cuban baseball players trying to make it to the big leagues despite shifting U.S. trade policies, highlighting the intertwining of culture and politics.