Topic: Peak Water

British astronaut Tim Peake's historic spacewalk is cut short after a water bubble is discovered in his colleague Tim Kopra's helmet. The incident sparks a discussion on the constant need for repairs on the International Space Station and mentions conspiracy theories regarding the authenticity of space footage.

The discussion shifts to the concept of "peak water" and the perceived unsustainability of Western consumption patterns. While some analysts suggest the Chinese statist model may prove stronger than Western capitalism, the hosts point to "ghost cities" in China as evidence of a different kind of economic failure. The segment concludes with a look at social management models in Germany and Japan, which some argue provide better welfare for citizens than the American system.