Paula Erezanu, a Moldavian-Romanian journalist, shares insights on Moldova's crucial EU referendum, revealing voter turnout and allegations of manipulation. Kadri Leek highlights the geopolitical ramifications of Moldova's potential EU membership against Russian interference. Paul Rogers analyzes the Israel-Hezbollah conflict's international effects. Charles Hecker reflects on current political narratives, while Ed Stocker discusses Utopian Hours, emphasizing innovative city-making. Richard England connects architecture's emotional impact with philosophy and poetry.

Military and security expert Paul Rogers discusses Iran's attack on Israel, analyzing its success, US and European involvement, and distraction from IDF's Gaza failure. The podcast explores de-escalation potential, asymmetric capabilities in Israel-Iran conflict, risks of Iran's nuclear program, Israel's nuclear capability, and perspectives of Russia and China.

Lara Friedman, President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace, discusses the dire situation in Gaza, increase of Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism in the US. International security expert Paul Rogers joins to talk about Israel's approach to destroy Hamas and risks of regional escalation. Topics include genocide debate, situation on the ground in Gaza, Israeli military's ground offensive, consequences of heavy force, possibility of larger conflict involving the US, assessing Israel's security systems, and the need for a ceasefire.