Thinking Allowed Episodes Available now
Race in Police Disciplinaries; Protestant Fishermen in Scotland
Perceptions about ethnic minority officers. Also, evangelical fishermen in Scotland.
Post-Katrina New Orleans; The Capitalist Personality
Laurie investigates New Orleans' disaster relief failure. Also, the capitalist personality
Elite Graduates in France and UK; Surnames and Social Mobility
Laurie Taylor asks how much of our fate is tied to our parents' and grandparents' status.
Generational Divide; Webcam
Laurie explores how webcams are changing human life. Also, the 'generational' divide.
The Great Indoors
Laurie Taylor on the home as a vehicle for self-expression. Also, the symbolic bathroom.
Stuart Hall (1932-2014)
A tribute to the leading cultural theorist Stuart Hall, who died this week.
Numbers in Global Politics; Gay Rights and Religion in Belfast
The power of numbers in global politics, plus gay rights and religion in Belfast.
Prostitution in the Community; Drinking and Moderation
Laurie Taylor explores the impact of sex work on local residents and businesses.
Why Music Matters?; Bhangra and Belonging
Laurie Taylor explores the role of music in our lives with Prof David Hesmondhalgh.
Waiting in A&E; Faith and Doubt
Laurie looks at research into the fragility of both religious and political belief systems
