This podcast episode discusses various topics including the growing problem of obesity in India, the factors contributing to the rise of non-communicable diseases in the country, the surprising victory of the Republican People's Party (CHP) in the Turkish local elections, the potential impact of the CHP's success on President Erdogan's political future, and the global scarcity of high-quality sand. These topics highlight the urgent health concerns in India, the challenges of addressing dietary issues, the changing political landscape in Turkey, and the challenges and opportunities in the global sand market.