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The status of science
Shahidha Bari and guests discuss the status of science in society and culture.

What is a good life?
Matthew Sweet and guests explore what it means to live a good life.

Finding my tribe
Anne McElvoy and guests discuss connections, divisions and creating new political parties.

Friendship
Matthew Sweet discusses the mythology, psychology and politics getting along with people.

Censorship, editing and self-censorship
Shahidha Bari's guests in a frank topical discussion include Rana Mitter and Nicola Wilson

Christian faith, politics and culture
Anne McElvoy explores the visibility of Catholic and Christian faith in politics & culture

Language
Matthew Sweet and guests explore the way language unites and divides us.

Failure
From business to sport, politics to the writing of Samuel Beckett: how do we view failure?

Podcasting difficult histories
Matthew Sweet discusses difficult histories with 3 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ podcast hosts at the Hay Festival.

Power: A User's Guide
From the Hay Festival, Matthew Sweet discusses the many forms of political power.