Andrew Marr talks to the Catholic Archbishop Vincent Nichols about how far his faith's social teachings chime with the Big Society, but also what impact the government's cuts might have on the work of Catholic charities. The writer Michael Collins charts the rise and fall of the council estate, and what role social housing will have in the future. Lisa Appignanesi gets to grips with the most untidy of emotions: love. And the neuroscientist, David Eagleman exposes the workings of the non-conscious brain, and questions whether scientists should wade into the debate over what is fair punishment. Producer: Katy Hickman.
The History of Rome - 132- In This Sign
Prior to the Battle of the Milvian Bridge Constantine experienced visions and dreams that promised him victory if he embraced Christianity.
World Book Club - Jo Nesbo – The Redbreast
Dysfunctional Norwegian detective Harry Hole navigates a World War Two ghost story. Voted the best Norwegian crime novel ever, Jo Nesbo's The Redbreast delves into neo-Nazi activity in Norway and ends up re-examining a crime that had its roots in the battlefields of the Eastern Front in World War II.
Hear how Jo admits that there’s more than a little of him in his dysfunctional detective Harry Hole and how his own parents ended up on opposing sides during the war, father fighting for the Nazis and his mother in the Norwegian resistance.
Jo Nesbo photo: Hakon-Eikesdal
Motley Fool Money - Motley Fool Money: 04.01.2011
The government reports better-than-expected jobs numbers. Dunkin Donuts flirts with an IPO. Warren Buffett deals with some trouble on the ranch. And Abercrombie & Fitch deals with a bikini brouhaha. Our analysts tackle these stories and share some stocks on our radar. Plus, How We Decide author Jonah Lehrer talk about how investors can make better decisions.
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Cato Daily Podcast - Getting Serious on Spending Cuts
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More or Less: Behind the Stats - Small spending cuts?
Tim Harford is back with a new series of More or Less, and the numbers behind the news. Are the cuts "small"? And we introduce "The Other Census".