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John Sweeney visits Ukraine to recall Stalin’s great famine with aged survivors, & to tell the story of two journalists http://t.co/bBehHXF6
Original and thought-provoking audio podcasts on topical and controversial issues
with contributions from some of the most respected names in British journalism as well as new talents.

‘Freedom of speech is at stake here, and we’ll miss it when it’s gone’

John Sweeney visits Ukraine to recall Stalin’s great famine

‘Oh dear, the Metropolitan Police has been given the keys to the dressing-up box...’

A ‘selfish lifestyle choice’ does not merit so much verbal and practical support
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How and why the Berlin Wall went up 50 years ago.
What is Truth? Elusive, and complex, usually. But always worth searching for.
Provocative polemic without fear or favour.
Confronting social, political & religious dilemmas from ALL sides.
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