In this podcast we discuss comprehensive overview of the quantum internet, describing it as a transformative evolution of global communication that will operate as a hybrid classical-quantum network. It explains that this next-generation infrastructure harnesses quantum mechanics principles like superposition and entanglement through qubits to enable unprecedented security and efficiency. The dicussion highlight the primary driver for its development as the looming threat of fault-tolerant quantum computers rendering current cryptography obsolete, introducing the "harvest now, decrypt later" concern. Furthermore, it details architectural components such as quantum nodes, memories, and repeaters, acknowledging significant technical and engineering challenges like qubit fragility and the need for scalable hardware. Finally, we explore the transformative applications in secure communication (QKD), distributed quantum computing, and enhanced sensing, while also discussing the geopolitical race and crucial ethical considerations like the potential for a digital divide.