This podcast episode covers various topics, including President Putin's recent inauguration and the state of affairs in Russia, Vladimir Putin's shift towards totalitarianism and the assassination plot against President Zelensky of Ukraine, allegations against Russian-served Ukrainian colonels and the struggles faced by President Zelensky, the closure of the Rafah crossing and its impact on the Gaza Strip, the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and its significance, the power of LinkedIn as a job search platform and breakthroughs in using AI technology to identify more victims of the Holocaust, and the increasing popularity of live music in India.