After a break, David is back with a packed episode of Ponderland, diving into everything that's happened since March. Your host shares his unvarnished thoughts on a world that hasn't stood still.

Tune in as David catches you up on major global events, including the passing of a Pope and the unexpected rise of the first American pontiff, Pope Leo the 14th – and what his leadership could mean for the Catholic Church's future.

But it's not all religious transitions. Get David's candid take on the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, the complexities of international relations, and the human cost of global crises.

Shifting gears (but not the pondering), hear about David's trip to the cinema that turned into an unexpected lesson in modern youth culture (and the F-word), plus his thoughts on the ever-growing landscape of streaming services and the films and shows worth watching (hello, Andor!).

The episode also tackles economic ripple effects, the controversial topic of taxing the wealthy, and the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement with a dose of reality about climate action. David even shares a personal reflection on the concept of billionaires in a world with poverty.

From geopolitical hotspots and economic debates to movie reviews and personal musings, this episode of Ponderland is a sprawling, personal, and thought-provoking journey through the recent past, guided by David's unique perspective.

If you're ready for a host who isn't afraid to speak their mind on a wide range of topics, from the profound to the slightly absurd, then welcome back to Ponderland with David.

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