Exploring the challenges facing post-apartheid South Africa, the rise of small Texas towns as patent-law centers, and a tribute to Eleanor Coppola's behind-the-scenes work on 'Apocalypse Now'.

In this special episode, journalists visit Macron at his residence where he shares a bleak assessment of the world. Macron discusses solutions to global issues and his readiness to enact them. The podcast explores his visionary ambitions, challenges in European politics, and his proposals for Europe's defense strategy.

Debunking stereotypes about Gen Z's financial success, India's advancements in nuclear capabilities, and Sub-Saharan Africa's baby boom. The podcast challenges popular narratives and explores global demographic shifts.

Protests at American universities escalate, echoing historical tensions. Japan's communist newspaper wields significant influence. New books explore the benefits and drawbacks of solitude, shedding light on loneliness in modern society.

Exploring the surge of dengue fever cases in Latin America, the impact of climate change and urbanization on the epidemic, and the importance of open-source software volunteers in maintaining internet security. Plus, the benefits of making lateral career moves in the tech industry.

Rebels plan for post-coup Myanmar, Britain's lack of industrial robots, Canada's maple syrup yields affected by climate change

Parliament agrees to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, Conservatives consider leaving court, Antarctica's ice melting and its global impact, tribute to journalist held captive by Hizbullah

Civil war in Sudan leads to imminent famine crisis, humanitarian aid blocked. Endangered languages and Scottish Wildcats at risk. Efforts to protect languages and species. Wildcats reintroduction in Scotland poses challenges against domestic cat threats.

The podcast discusses police clashes with protesters at Columbia University, the impact of Brexit on British voters, and new technology to protect whales from speeding ships. It explores free speech on campuses, shifts in Brexit sentiment, and the importance of conservation efforts for endangered whales.

Legal and moral debates around AI models using copyrighted content. High mortality rates of ex-inmates post-release. Controversies of booing in sports and challenges faced by individuals re-entering society after prison.