Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iran targets Israel, prompting discussions on regional security and geopolitical consequences. A recently held vice-presidential debate is analyzed for its implications on U.S. democracy amidst concerns of election integrity. Attention shifts to the Nordic region, exploring Finland's media buzz and Sweden's political landscape. Meanwhile, Stockholm's entrepreneurial gathering addresses urban livability and green innovation. The podcast concludes with fascinating insights into the science of de-extinction, aiming to revive species like the woolly mammoth.