861. WORLD NEWS QUIZ 2023 Part 1 (with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast)

In this episode, Stephen Devincenzi hosts a World News Quiz for Luke, covering events like the riot in Brazil's Congress buildings, the challenges of news production, and the Dalai Lama's controversial behavior. The podcast also discusses the increase in the retirement age in France, India's status as the most populous country, a quiz on current events, the approval of the first malaria vaccine, and the marketing strategies behind the Barbie film. Takeaways • Protests occurred in France against the government's plan to raise the retirement age. • India recently surpassed China to become the most populous country in the world. • Ghana approved the first malaria vaccine, despite its limited efficacy. • A wall painting in Pompeii, Italy, depicts an early version of pizza, known as focaccia. • The Barbie film's marketing campaign successfully changed the public's perception of the Barbie brand.