Indonesia ablaze: Riots test Prabowo
Sep 01, 2025•23 min
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Summary
This episode delves into the escalating unrest in Indonesia, where protests against political spending and economic inequality challenge President Prabowo's government, despite his past popularity. It then shifts to a looming climate crisis, explaining the critical Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and the potentially devastating global impacts if it collapses. Finally, the discussion explores the unexpected rise of facekinis as a fashionable and booming industry in China, driven by sun protection and post-pandemic mask acceptance.Episode description
For the past week in Indonesia, protesters have taken to the streets and cities have burned. President Prabowo is still popular – now he faces a big test. Climate change threatens the collapse of an Atlantic current that helps make Europe habitable. And facekinis become a fashion item in China.
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