The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in Central Africa that has been plagued by political instability, armed conflict, and environmental degradation.

Several of the podcast episodes discuss issues and events related to the CAR, including the Elephant Listening Project's efforts to use AI and edge computing to monitor and protect forest elephants ('AI and the Holy Grail of Conservation' from Click Here), a deadly boat accident that occurred in the country ('US House approves crucial $61bn Ukraine aid package'), and the challenges faced by journalists reporting on the activities of the Russian mercenary group Wagner in the CAR ('Polk Award Winners: Amel Guettatfi and Julia Steers').

The CAR's strategic location, natural resources, and ongoing conflicts have made it a focus of international attention and a complex environment for conservation, development, and reporting efforts.