Historian Dr Emma Shortis from RMIT's EU Centre of Excellence stops by to talk about the latest in US politics, including the mid-term election results and the summit season currently underway and attended by world leaders. Acclaimed novelist, poet, and musician Gregory Day joins Amy to speak in-depth about his latest book, Words Are Eagles: Selected Writings on the Nature and Language of Place. Gregory's book is a collection of essays on the wonders of the natural world and the ways that Wadawurrung language is intertwined with place. He is inspired by the area he lives in – Mangowak (Aireys Inlet) on Wadawurrung Country. Russia and international security expert Dr Matthew Sussex gives us clarity on what is happening in Russia's war against Ukraine, the worldview of President Putin, the effect of Russia's withdrawal from Kherson on the war strategy of both sides, plus their use of munitions, drones, and more. Matthew is an Associate Professor at the Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Defence Research, Australian Defence College.