This captivating podcast episode delves into a range of pressing global issues, from the upcoming elections in Russia and the challenges of delivering aid to besieged Gaza to tensions between France and Germany over their support for Ukraine. It also explores complex historical conflicts, such as the ongoing dispute between Russia and Ukraine over water and the ongoing attempts to form a Transitional Council in Haiti. Additionally, the episode sheds light on important social issues, such as the suicide crisis among young people in the U.S., the rise of a dangerous bacterial infection in Japan, and the unexpected discoveries made by Sarah Griswood while researching her book on women's diaries.
