This podcast episode explores the recent French election and the success of a left-wing coalition in decreasing the share of the far-right party's vote. It discusses the reactions to the election results, with supporters of the left celebrating while the far-right National Rally party experienced a disappointment. The episode also touches on concerns about Joe Biden's fitness as a presidential candidate in the U.S. election and highlights the challenges faced by Ukrainian soldiers who have lost limbs in the ongoing conflict. Additionally, it mentions the story of a group in Afghanistan who brought music back to their war-torn nation through their own version of American Idol. The episode concludes by mentioning the restoration of the windmill sails at the Moulin Rouge and paying tribute to film producer John Landau.