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Rational and Irrational decision making
From economics to dreams: Anne McElvoy and guests consider the value of irrationality. How often is emotion, instinct and unsound thinking behind the…
6 months ago
Traditions, roots and local pride
From military ceremonies to folk customs - can traditions really provide an answer to nationalism and boost local pride? Former MP Penny Mordaunt is …
6 months, 1 week ago
The status of Science
Science is one of the major sources of authority in society today. Scientists develop technologies to make our lives easier and more comfortable. The…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Good Life
What does living a good life involve? Michael Rosen's new book is called Good Days and offers suggestions to brighten our daily lives. Dr Sophie Scot…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Finding my tribe
In party conference season, we look at what bonds party members and what it means to create a new network with its own shared beliefs and rituals. Wh…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Friendship
The French philosopher Michel Foucault though friendship could be one of the most subversive relationships around. Our friends can be the most import…
9 months, 1 week ago
Censorship, editing and self-censorship
Shahidha Bari looks at censorship, editing and self-censorship with guests including historian of China, Rana Mitter, Jemimah Steinfeld of Index on C…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Christian faith, politics and culture
Anne McElvoy and guests explore the intersections between Christian faith and political decision-making and look at some recent dramas which explore …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Language
Journalists Peter Hitchens and Oliver Kamm, radio presenter and comedian Ellis James, languages expert Ross Perlin, Diana Sutton director of The Bell…
10 months ago
Failure
"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." The words of Samuel Beckett from a 1983 short story Worstward Ho inspire a …
10 months, 1 week ago