Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 8 days 22 hours 39 minutes
Quantitative Easing: Miracle Cure or Dangerous Addiction?
Could QE lead to another economic crisis? Liam Halligan argues that it could.
What Are Charities For?
Have big charities lost their philanthropic purpose? Fran Abrams investigates.
Edward Snowden: Leaker, Saviour, Traitor, Spy?
Are state secrets doomed by an emerging alliance of the anti-state right and liberal left?
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: Why Did They Fail?
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood won at the polls but failed to keep power. What went wrong?
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: Why Did They Fail?
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood won at the polls but failed to keep power. What went wrong?
The Rule of Law v the Rule of Man
Jamie Whyte asks if it is OK to punish tax avoiders who have obeyed the letter of the law.
Scottish Nationalism: From Protest to Power
Scottish nationalism - breaking free or playing safe? Douglas Fraser investigates.
They're Coming for Your Money
Paul Johnson argues that taxes look set to rise and finds out which ones and who will pay.
Syria and the New Lines in the Sand
Does the Middle East any longer recognise the 'lines in the sand' imposed by the West?
Pornography: What Do We Know?
What does the best evidence tell us about the effects of pornography? Jo Fidgen presents.