BBC's Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield discusses the rise of the far-right National Rally in France's election. Topics include strategic alliances against the party, potential outcomes of the election, and analysis of President Macron's strategies and psychology.

Rajan Datar from the BBC's Travel Show discusses overtourism in popular destinations like Venice, Hawaii, and Bali, highlighting the impact on communities and the environment. The podcast explores solutions to manage tourism crowds and the importance of sustainable travel practices. It also delves into the challenges faced by residents in tourist hotspots and the benefits of dispersing tourism to emerging destinations.

Rob Watson, UK Political Correspondent for BBC World Service, and Marianna Spring, Disinformation Correspondent for BBC, discuss the UK election. Topics include voter apathy, social media influence, key election campaign issues, and potential outcomes of the election.

Exploring concerns about Joe Biden's age and cognitive abilities post-debate, the podcast delves into the implications for his presidential campaign. Discussions around aging brains in politics, age-related screenings, and voter perceptions are highlighted. Additionally, the podcast touches on Biden's strategies, voter concerns on his age, and tips for healthy aging and cognitive health.

In a heated US presidential debate, Biden stumbled against Trump, raising concerns about his age and cognitive abilities. The candidates clashed on topics like immigration and the economy. The episode speculates on voters' reactions and potential impacts on the upcoming election. Analysis also explores the format's influence on candidate behavior and the lack of fact-checking during the debate.

The podcast explores the mysterious disappearance of Ruja Ignatova after scamming investors with a fake cryptocurrency, OneCoin. It delves into allegations of her potential murder by the Bulgarian underworld king and her addition to the FBI's Most Wanted list. The episode uncovers ties to organized crime and the challenges of investigating the vast sums of money involved in the scam.

Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, secures plea deal admitting to espionage charge for his release. Podcast explores impact on his image and future of free speech. Guests react to deal, discuss legal saga and implications on global diplomacy. Delve into controversial figure, WikiLeaks releases, public perception, and Assange's future plans post-release.

The podcast delves into the tragic deaths of over 1,000 Muslim pilgrims during the recent Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, discussing the challenges of extreme heat and lack of official permits. It also explores the modernization of Mecca, safety concerns, and the need for balancing tradition with pilgrims' safety in the face of climate change.

Exploring Elon Musk's $56 billion pay deal and its implications, including debates on his leadership at Tesla, challenges in the EV industry, market competition, and the impact on the company's future. Guests discuss Musk's controversial management style, court rulings, loyalty, and succession planning in tech companies.

Katya Adler, an expert in investigating sextortion crimes globally, discusses the rise of sextortion targeting teenagers, the tactics used by scammers from Nigeria, and the alarming increase in cases. The podcast also explores efforts to combat sextortion in Nigeria, the dark realities of online sextortion targeting teenagers, and the challenges in ensuring online safety for kids.