Meanwhile In Asia

They're overqualified, underemployed, politically frustrated, and running out of hope. India's Gen Z are desperate for change, so they are signing up to the Cockroach Party. Our hosts explore this viral movement led by a Boston University postgrad.

Norway's rowing Vikings, beer-loving Scots and tidy Japanese fans have all become icons of this year's World Cup, which has focused on the fans almost as much as the players. Our hosts ask which fans have made the biggest impression.

Pakistan's top general Asim Munir is on a roll. The man Donald Trump calls his "favorite field marshal" just helped broker the US-Iran agreement, and last year emerged from a war with India with a big promotion. Our hosts explore his rise.

In China, the college entry exam, called "gaokao," pushes millions of students to the limit, but with a brutal jobs market, is it still worth it?

It's World Cup time, but two Asia giants won't be represented. Our hosts explore why China and India keep missing qualification, before they delve into the history behind a secret CIA war in Laos.

Once a symbol of raw adventure, Everest is now a booming industry. Following a record climbing season, our hosts explore why the world's highest peak is more popular than ever, before Ivan Watson heads to the newest Comic-Con in Asia.

Trump says China is great, but do people in China feel the same about him? Following his visit to Beijing, our hosts explore public sentiment towards Trump, then head to India, where the team pulls back the curtain on global fast fashion waste.