A new year means a new beginning – and a revamp for Quantum. This week we look at Nostradamus predicting an earthquake in Japan; upcoming elections in the US, UK, Germany, France; immigration in Denmark; wars in Ukraine, Yemen, Israel, Lebanon; Claudine Gay resigns; Progressive media and the return of Ted Lasso; The trans bubble bursts in the US; England will win Euro 2024; Novak speaks Chinese; Luke Littler and the rise of darts; The Oscars go full woke; Munroe Bergdof represents British women; the importance of Augustine; Pope Francis and Argentina; with my Spotify top 100…..including music from Del Amitri, Bach, Christy Moore, Alena Cherny, Gustav Holst and 1,000 Israeli musicians and singers….
Catch up on last week – Quantum 283 – That was the Year that Was – 2023
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Firstly, A Good New Year 2024 to you..!
Another great Quantum as always, David with insight, proportion and perspective, and I always look forward to this c.40 mins summary of the past week. interspersed with a good variety of fine music..!
I remember that St. Malachy of Armagh, back in the 1500’s I think, had predicted every pope, and apparently has got it fight thus far, saying that the current pope Francis would be the final one, until Jesus’ second coming…what would be your view on this, David..?
I am hoping to visit my daughter in Sydney later this year, and if so then will come up to the ‘Scots Kirk’ in Newcastle for your Sunday morning service, and bring you a bottle of fine malt, carried all the way frrom Scotland..! Cheers
You are always welcome….especially bearing gifts! And no – I don’t think this Pope will be the final one!