A phone-in discussion programme exploring current affairs
World Service,Β·151 episodes
F.B.I. agent Robert Philip Hanssen arrested after being accused of spying for the Russians
Following Bush ordered raids on Baghdad, attitudes towards his foreign policy
Uwe Steinmetz, an Israeli MP, addresses questions about Sharon's administration
Representative from the US Council on Foreign Relations answers questions about Lockerbie.
Attitudes towards immigration across the globe
The legacy of Bill Clinton and attitudes to him globally
World Health Organisaton and global health
The opinions of experts and audience contributors as to how the year will evolve
After the US announced its rejection of the Kyoto terms, a look at global climate change
An end of year news quiz, contestants across the country compete on current affairs
The year's highlights from Talking Point.
Attitudes towards George W. Bush, perspectives across the globe
Treatment of working parents, with a guest representing the Family Policy Centre
After the Netherlands legalisation of euthanasia, what is a doctor's duty?
Does Europe need its own army? What impact would that have internationally?
What causes changing climate patterns? How can we alleviate issues?
International Space station and the benefits, and costs, of space travel
The impact of branding and marketing products.
Increasing tensions between Palestine and Israel, shattering the peace deal
Experiences of people in the area, how the revolt happened and what lies in the future?
Debates surrounding the EURO, after Denmark voted against the single currency
Issues with the Olympics, how widespread is corruption and commercialism?
After protests about high fuel prices in Britain, a discussion about global oil dependency
What is the United Nations for? Is it still a useful organisation?
What are the key worries surrounding food?
Is Russia still a superpower, can it afford to be?
What are the ethical issues that arise from from cloning?
Family values, legal benefits of parenthood and changing patterns of family.
President of Pakistan addresses questions about democracy, Pakistani society and Kashmir
After the crash of Concorde, a look at aircraft safety.