This podcast episode delves into various significant global events, from the urgent polio vaccination campaign in Gaza amidst conflict to war crimes in Sudan and the environmental disaster in Greece, while also celebrating the opening days of the Paralympic Games in Paris. It showcases the resilience of health efforts despite turmoil, the impacts of warfare on aviation, the pressing need for accountability in human rights violations, and the struggles of a community facing ecological crises, all while highlighting the inspiring athletic achievements of those competing in the Paralympics and the cultural activities such as mudlarking that connect individuals to historical narratives.