Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey return with a fast-paced analysis of last week’s key stories, including Trump’s evolving tariff strategy amid the US-China trade war, emphasising long-term economic and geopolitical implications. The duo delve into the Benjamin Doyle controversy within the Green Party, scrutinising its political fallout. Additional topics include Tamatha Paul’s radical justice reform stance, a sobering report on New Zealand’s declining social cohesion, and the controversial Treaty Principles Bill’s defeat.