Thinking Allowed Podcast
New research on how society works
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The Great Indoors
Wed 19 Feb 2014
Laurie Taylor on the home as a vehicle for self-expression. Also, the symbolic bathroom.
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Stuart Hall (1932-2014)
Wed 12 Feb 2014
A tribute to the leading cultural theorist Stuart Hall, who died this week.
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Numbers in Global Politics; Gay Rights and Religion in Belfast
Wed 5 Feb 2014
The power of numbers in global politics, plus gay rights and religion in Belfast.
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Prostitution in the Community; Drinking and Moderation
Wed 29 Jan 2014
Laurie Taylor explores the impact of sex work on local residents and businesses.
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Why Music Matters?; Bhangra and Belonging
Wed 22 Jan 2014
Laurie Taylor explores the role of music in our lives with Prof David Hesmondhalgh.
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Waiting in A&E; Faith and Doubt
Wed 15 Jan 2014
Laurie looks at research into the fragility of both religious and political belief systems
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Sensory Multiculturalism in an East End Market; Cultural Passions
Wed 8 Jan 2014
Laurie Taylor discusses the emotional commitment people bring to 'high' and 'low' culture.
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Santa Helpers; Christmas Tradition
Christmas Day 2013
Laurie Taylor presents a special programme on our construction of Christmas tradition.
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Couples and Chronic Illness; Fashion and Dress in Later Life
Wed 18 Dec 2013
The links between clothing and age. Also, how couples deal with chronic illness.
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Pocket Calculator in Papua New Guinea; Chicago
Wed 11 Dec 2013
Laurie discusses a landmark study into communities. Also, pockets in Papua New Guinea.
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Tooth Loss; Communist Utopia in a Spanish Village
Wed 4 Dec 2013
Laurie hears about an egalitarian enclave in Andalucia. Also, the meaning of tooth loss.
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Boxing in Gleason's Gym; Sport and Capitalism
Wed 27 Nov 2013
Is modern sport a product of our economic system? Also, boxing's golden age.
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The Poppy; Traveller Children in Schools
Wed 20 Nov 2013
Laurie explores the origins the Remembrance Day poppy. Also, traveller children in schools
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Work and Consumption; Neo-liberal Economics
Wed 13 Nov 2013
Laurie Taylor discusses why neoliberal economics still dominates the post-recession world.
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Richard Hoggart; The Anti-Social Family
Wed 6 Nov 2013
Laurie Taylor discusses the first biography of this leading cultural commentator.
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Sex Workers and International Migration; Poverty in Britain
Wed 30 Oct 2013
Laurie Taylor explores prize-winning research. Also Vietnamese sex workers turned US wives
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Muslim Fundamentalism; Customer Abuse to Service Workers
Wed 23 Oct 2013
A study into Muslim resistance to religious extremism. Also, customer abuse of service.
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Section 136 and Mental Health Act; 蜜芽传媒 World Service
Wed 16 Oct 2013
The World Service and its broadcasters. Also, the use of mental health 'sections'.
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Twitter; Elite University Admissions
Wed 9 Oct 2013
Laurie looks at social communication in the Twitter age. Also, elite university admissions
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Backpacking food tourist; Touring poverty
Wed 2 Oct 2013
Laurie Taylor on the transformation of slums into visitor attractions. Also, food tourism.
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Noodle narratives; British men dancing Capoeira
Wed 25 Sep 2013
The rise of instant noodles. Also, British men dancing like Brazilians.
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Holiday hedonism in Ibiza; White working class voters
Wed 18 Sep 2013
Laurie Taylor explores the risk-taking experiences of young British tourists in Ibiza.
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Bohemian Soho
Wed 11 Sep 2013
Laurie Taylor considers a cultural history of the Colony Room Club. Also, Soho sex shops.
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Erving Goffman - a special programme
Wed 4 Sep 2013
Erving Goffman - a special programme on his work and influence.
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Walter Benjamin - a special programme on his work and influence
Wed 28 Aug 2013
Walter Benjamin - a special programme on his work and influence.
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Michel Foucault - a special programme on his work and influence.
Wed 21 Aug 2013
Michel Foucault - a special programme on his work and influence.
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Drug users and enforcement; 'Militant' Liverpool
Wed 14 Aug 2013
Laurie Taylor considers the impact of drug enforcement operations.
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The Minutemen; 'Lay' Witnesses in Court
Wed 7 Aug 2013
US activists in search of illegal immigrants. Also, lay witnesses in court.
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'Teddies' and 'Gollies'; Smart-casual dining
Wed 31 Jul 2013
The transformation of gourmet restaurant style. Also, racialised children's literature.
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