# News Catch-Up: Fuel Protests, Trump vs. the Pope and a Bright Spot

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Podcast: [Catch Up with Louise McSharry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/catch-up-with-louise-mcsharry-5207220)
Published: 2026-04-13T10:28:32+00:00
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I think Carl Kinsella outdid himself by making the literal chaos of the last week clear in this week's news catch-up. We discuss the many facets of the fuel protests, the latest from Iran, the landmark results of the Hungarian election and a bright spot on the moon. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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