Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who discovered the Pulsar but didn't receive the Nobel Prize, emphasizes the need for more diversity in space research. In a conversation with Nuala McGovern, they discuss the importance of different perspectives in advancing science and exploring the cosmos globally.

BBC correspondent Nuala McGovern joins the podcast to discuss global predictions for 2024. They cover upcoming elections in countries like USA, UK, South Africa, India, Russia, and Pakistan. Topics include key figures in the media, concerns about Chinese interference in Taiwan's election, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Nuala McGovern shares her experience with muscular dystrophy while shielding in England, and Dr. Joseph Varon discusses his tireless work at a Texas hospital during the pandemic. Topics include the challenges of vaccination, emotional struggles, healthcare workers' experiences in COVID units, controversies around masks and lockdowns, and the urgent need for precautions and vaccination.

Journalist Nuala McGovern discusses addiction during the pandemic, highlighting personal struggles with addiction, the challenges faced by addicts during lockdown, and heartwarming stories of family support through music, including a brother playing his trombone outside a rehab center for his sibling.

Nuala McGovern, a documentary journalist, interviews witnesses of the Beirut explosion, young adults express concerns for Lebanon's future, a doctor helps a mother give birth amidst chaos. Personal accounts capture fear, chaos, and despair in the aftermath of the tragedy, highlighting the challenges faced by the people of Beirut.