Kazakhstan's Wild Apple Forests and Futuristic Cities

This episode explores Kazakhstan through two lenses: the wild apple forests of the Tian Shan where Malus sieversii still grows, and the surreal planned city of Astana with its Norman Foster pyramid and golden Baiterek Tower. We cover the nomadic horse culture that shaped Kazakh society, the Soviet legacy, the practicalities of visiting as a vegetarian, and whether the country really has anything in common with Texas. Episode #576075 — open it directly at myweirdprompts.com/576075