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Apr 12, 2024 • 23min

Paul Caruana Galizia: Can his family get justice?

Paul Caruana Galizia, son of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galicia, talks about writing a book about his mother's murder and reflects on her life and motivations. They discuss the fear experienced by Daphne and the upcoming trial of a wealthy businessman. The lack of successful prosecutions in Malta regarding corruption and abuse of power is discussed, along with the development of civil society. The pursuit of justice and the role of civil society, courts, and a public inquiry report in addressing impunity are explored.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 23min

Job Sikhala: Is change possible in Zimbabwe?

Stephen Sackur speaks to Zimbabwean opposition politician Job Sikhala. He was recently released after almost two years in jail. Now he’s promising to build a grassroots movement to challenge the ruling Zanu-PF party. But amid economic crisis and political repression, is change possible?
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Apr 7, 2024 • 23min

Humza Yousaf: Is the SNP's supremacy in Scotland under threat?

Stephen Sackur speaks to Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf. His first year in the top job has been tough. Is the Scottish National Party's supremacy in peril?
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Apr 5, 2024 • 24min

Naomi Alderman: Power and technology

Another opportunity to hear Stephen Sackur's interview with the writer and computer game creator Naomi Alderman. Her most recent novel - The Future - is a techno thriller set at the end of days. Is the apocalypse she imagines all too possible?
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Apr 3, 2024 • 23min

Tom Shakespeare: Redefining disability

Stephen Sackur speaks to the bioethicist, disability rights campaigner and writer Tom Shakespeare. Should we embrace difference, rather than use science to root it out?
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Apr 1, 2024 • 24min

Lila Rose: Could abortion be banned in the entire US?

Stephen Sackur speaks to one of America’s fiercest opponents of abortion rights, Lila Rose. The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v Wade, but she wants to go much further - to a total nationwide abortion ban. Is that a step too far for the American public?
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Mar 29, 2024 • 24min

Mohamed Irfaan Ali: Is oil a blessing or a curse for Guyana?

Guyana's President Mohamed Irfaan Ali discusses the challenges and opportunities of managing offshore oil reserves. Topics include economic growth, Venezuela-Guyana territorial dispute, balancing oil revenue and environmental concerns, political tensions, and transforming society with oil revenue.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 24min

On the road in Guyana

Stephen Sackur is on the road in Guyana, South America, home to globally significant ecosystems and now one of the world's biggest offshore oil and gas reserves. As Guyana experiences record economic growth, will its people feel the benefit?
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Mar 25, 2024 • 24min

Judith Butler: Gender and identity

Philosopher Judith Butler discusses gender fluidity, challenges to self-identity, and the global authoritarian trend. Topics include cultural debates on gender, sex determination, anti-gender ideology movement, transgender rights, and promoting respectful gender dialogues for global equality.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 23min

Luis Abinader: Will the Dominican Republic help Haiti?

Stephen Sackur speaks to the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader. His country’s economy is growing fast, as neighbouring Haiti sinks deeper into an economic and security crisis. Will the Dominican Republic help a neighbour in need, or put self-interest first?

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