This podcast episode covers a range of topics including political atrocities in Sudan, global warming and the fossil fuel industry, the use of AI chatbots for decision-making, the concept of creating a representation of the future self, the impact of menstrual cycle on cognitive performance, the situation in Gaza and challenges faced by Israel's Prime Minister, the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the reorientation of the Russian economy towards the east, and the delayed test flight of Starliner. Despite the diversity of topics, the common thread throughout is the exploration of current events and their implications on various aspects of society and the world.