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    Would you eat chicken grown in a lab?

    Josh Tetrick, CEO of Eat Just, explains why his company is growing chicken in a lab.

  2. Would the world be better without social media?

    Comedians Russell Kane and Aurie Styla discuss with digital media expert Dr Fiona Scott.

  3. Why we should think differently about ageing

    Terrified of getting older? Many of us are - but is it time to change our preconceptions?

  4. Why do we stop listening to new music as we get older?

    "Music paralysis" hits around your 28th birthday. So how can we break out of it?

  5. Why are we so bad at managing our money?

    Boxer Richard Riakporhe explains why he wants young people to be more financially savvy.

  6. Why are we so angry on social media?

    Comic David Baddiel, often targeted by trolls, asks why people are more outraged online.

  7. Why are wannabe parents finding sperm donors on Facebook?

    Meet the man who fathered 10 kids via Facebook - and a couple who got pregnant this way.

  8. What’s stopping men talking about infertility?

    Elis Matthews talks about his condition known as Azoospermia, which means he's infertile.

  9. What makes someone a journalist?

    Writer Salma El-Wardany, comedian Konstantin Kisin and journalist Sarah Brett discuss.

  10. What is sex like with a disability?

    Hannah Witton, Becca Fowles and Sam Renke speak about how health impacts their sex lives.

  11. What is it like to care for adults with autism?

    Nihal speaks to journalist Mikey Kay, whose brother Spencer was born with severe autism.

  12. What is it like to be gay in the UK in 2019?

    How much have things changed since the 60s, when sex between men was decriminalised?

  13. What is it like living with HIV in 2019?

    How has it changed for people in the UK? Callers share their experiences.

  14. What happens when IVF doesn’t work?

    Becky, Kat and Fran discovered they had fertility problems. Here's what they did next.

  15. What happens during an exorcism?

    We hear from a woman whose home was exorcised and a vicar who carries out the procedure.

  16. What are the ups and downs of modern-day dating?

    1Xtra's Sideman, Celebs Go Dating's Tom Read Wilson and guests discuss modern-day dating.

  17. What actually happens in an animal testing lab?

    Is it worth it to save human lives? We go inside a cancer research lab testing on mice.

  18. Unorthodox author: Why I left strict Satmar Jewish community

    Deborah Feldman, whose book is now a hit Netflix show, talks about leaving her community.

  19. The science of obesity: Is it all in the genes?

    Is losing weight about eating less - or are we fighting biology? Dr. Giles Yeo explains.

  20. The online movement challenging people to quit masturbation

    Followers claim it boosts confidence, but is it a backwards step for sex positivity?

  21. The biggest internet moments of 2018

    What broke the internet this year? Niki and Sammy and Love Island's Josh Denzel discuss.

  22. Stunted growth: Why is the stunt world so white?

    Aspiring stunt artist Shaina West, AKA The Samurider, finds out more.

  23. Student life today: Dealing with anxiety, sex and grief

    Students Gigi, Morgen and Madi have a raw, honest conversation about student life.

  24. Stories from the sex industry: The sexual development companion

    Madison James explains why he changed careers to become a "sexual development companion".

  25. Stories from the sex industry: The former street sex worker

    Colette, a former street sex worker, explains how she turned her life around.

  26. Stories from the sex industry: The adult performer

    Adult performer Heidi Switch explains why she is a big advocate of ethical porn.

  27. Should vegans be protected in law?

    Callers on 5 Live debate whether veganism is a "philosophical belief" akin to a religion.

  28. Should LSD be used in medical trials?

    Drugs expert Professor David Nutt argues the law is holding medical research back.

  29. Selfies: Why are we so obsessed with perfection?

    Nobody's perfect - but filtered selfies suggest we are. Photographer Rankin investigates.

  30. RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Has it changed attitudes?

    Runner-up Divina de Campo, Jodie Harsh and Muslim drag performer Glamrou discuss.

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