This podcast episode explores the highlights and controversies surrounding the 96th Academy Awards ceremony, including the triumph of Oppenheimer, the success of Poor Things, and the cultural significance of films like Red, White and Blue, which tackle topical issues such as the divisive abortion debate. It also provides updates on breaking news, delves into the worsening crisis in Haiti, examines the security challenges in Nigeria, discusses the insidious problem of workaholism, and shines a light on Idris Elba's visionary eco-city project in Sierra Leone.