Pope Francis, Tesla’s Share Price Chaos, Katy Perry in Space & The Beige Australian Election

In this episode of Spin Cycle, Claire (finance) and Gab (marketing) unpack four big stories shaping headlines—and how much spin is behind them. 👀

🔹 Pope Francis: Legacy, Power & the Conclave That Could Change Everything The world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, a spiritual reformer who challenged tradition and empowered the marginalised. We reflect on his leadership, his groundbreaking support for women in the Church, and the power struggle now brewing inside the Vatican. As the conclave begins, we break down the key contenders and what direction they could take the Church next.

🔹 Tesla’s Identity Crisis: Stock Price vs. Public Perception Is Elon Musk losing the plot—or just shifting the goalposts again? We dive into Tesla’s valuation drama, the politics of EV ownership, and why the Musk myth might be cracking. From cult stock to crisis mode, this one’s for the finance nerds and meme watchers alike.

🔹 Katy Perry in Space: Feminist Milestone or Billionaire Cosplay? What happens when pop stars board rockets? We unpack the viral Blue Origin launch featuring Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez and co., why it didn’t land with us, and how “representation” gets warped in billion-dollar PR machines.

🔹 The Beige Election: Influencers, Tariffs & The Power of Swing Voters Australia’s May 3 election is closer than it seems—and may come down to a few key battlegrounds. We analyse the influencer censorship debate involving Abbie Chatfield, Freya Leach, Hannah Ferguson (Cheek Media), and Milly Rose Bannister. Plus, we unpack Trump’s global tariff shockwave and how swing voters in Parramatta, Gilmore, Dunkley and Griffith could hold the balance of power.

🎧 PLUS: • What’s living rent-free in our heads this week (White Lotus finale + influencer debate anticipation) • Pop culture meets policy in your favourite chaos recap

🔎 Topics: #PopeFrancis #Conclave #CatholicChurch #Tesla #ElonMusk #KatyPerry #BlueOrigin #AustralianElection2025 #SwingVoters #AbbieChatfield #FreyaLeach #HannahFerguson #MillyRoseBannister #InfluencerPolitics #WhiteLotus #EVmarket #MediaSpin #WomenInTheChurch