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Idleness
Is idleness ever a virtue? Matthew Sweet investigates.
Influencing History
Matthew Sweet and guests ask who makes history and debate arguments in the Reith lectures.
Marriage
Shahidha Bari is joined by guests including Prof Diarmaid MacCulloch and Zoe Strimpel.
Rocks
How can earth sciences like geology transform our understanding of history and society?
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.
