Join Jess Winch, Tortoise’s News Editor, Katie Riley, Data Editor, and Sanam Anderlini, founder of ICAN, as they dive into pressing global issues. They discuss Biden’s authorization for Ukraine to strike Russian targets, exploring the implications for U.S. foreign policy. The guests assess Trump's controversial cabinet nominations, contrasting them with his previous picks. Sanam offers insights on the delicate art of diplomacy, pondering if Elon Musk could play a role in international relations amid rising tensions.

Dave Taylor, Jess Winch, and Katie Riley discuss Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race, analyzing the political landscape, potential replacements, Kamala Harris's strengths and weaknesses, campaign funds, convention timelines, and biases against female candidates of color within the Democratic Party.

Tortoise's political, news, and climate editors discuss the Iranian president's death, contaminated blood scandal, NHS reform, international healthcare lessons, and the role of climate change in wildfires. The podcast highlights the intersection of politics, healthcare, and environmental issues.