About this episode

Iain and Tessa discuss Dame Sarah Mullally’s historic enthronement, the legend of Pope Joan, and the Iranian war's impact on Asia.

Iain and Tessa unpack Dame Sarah Mullally’s historic enthronement after 1,400 years of male predecessors, explore the legend of Pope Joan, examine the impact of the Iranian war on Asia, and answer your questions.

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