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Revenge and reconciliation
In the week we mark the Armistice of World War I, Anne McElvoy and guests discuss revenge.
The end of civilisations and societies
Peter Hitchens, Rhiannon Firth, Neville Morley, Phil Tinline, Luke Kemp join Shahidha Bari
Rational and Irrational decision making
Anne McElvoy considers the value of irrationality with Lionel Barber and Bronwen Maddox.
Traditions, roots and local pride
Ex MP Penny Mordaunt's new book asks Why Britain's Traditions Matter. Matthew Sweet hosts
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
