The jam-packed October edition of the ICBW podcast is now available for download or streaming.  After a brief introductory part 1 in which we discuss recent developments in the fight against malaria, part 2 covers the current conflict in Russia, with a digression on unrest in Iran.  Part 3 addresses the Biden administration's proposal to forgive student loans, and part 4 considers the rise in support for medical interventions to support gender "transition" in minors.  As always, listeners are encouraged to participate in our debates via comments on this blog post.