In the latest episode of The Wire’s show, Digital Arrest, Alisha Virmani and Kavita Kabeer unpack global and domestic developments, arising mainly due to the US-Israel war on Iran and its ripple effects in India. The particular concern they discuss is the (possible, potential) LPG shortage. There is “no shortage” of cooking gas, as they government says, but there are long queues and viral videos – of policemen walking around, announcing on microphones that is no shortage.Here are the three main issues they raise in this episode:US-Israel war on Iran and its global spillover, including where India stands (everything is potentially fine).Trust deficit in government messaging.Censorship, and the role of humour during a crisis.Virmani and Kabeer also focus on the takedown orders, especially against cartoons, but also social media posts and YouTube content seen as critical of the government. Essentially, through memes, viral clips and satirical commentary – including videos about “naali gas” hacks – they explore how people are coping with overlapping crises.