On Start the Week Stephanie Flanders discusses social mobility. Zadie Smith's novel NW is a portrait of modern urban life in which characters try, but mostly fail, to escape their past. The Conservative Minister David Willetts and the columnist Owen Jones discuss what meritocracy and opportunity mean in today's society. And the social historian David Kynaston looks to the end of the 1950s when meritocracy became the buzz word of the day. Producer: Katy Hickman.
Start the Week - Zadie Smith on social mobility
On Start the Week Stephanie Flanders discusses social mobility. Zadie Smith's novel NW is a portrait of modern urban life in which characters try, but mostly fail, to escape their past. The Conservative Minister David Willetts and the columnist Owen Jones discuss what meritocracy and opportunity mean in today's society. And the social historian David Kynaston looks to the end of the 1950s when meritocracy became the buzz word of the day. Producer: Katy Hickman.
More or Less: Behind the Stats - Will 40% of the world’s workforce really be in Africa by 2050?
Ruth Alexander examines US Secretary of State, John Kerry?s claim that 40% of the world?s workforce will be in Africa by 2050 and talks to the chief of the United Nations? population division about its projections for 2050 and 2100. The programme also examines the final scene in The Fast and the Furious 6, the global box office sensation. How long must that runway have been at the end of the film? This programme was first broadcast on the BBC World Service.
Motley Fool Money - Motley Fool Money: 06.21.2013
Ben Bernanke spooks investors. Shares of Jack in the Box rise. And Men's Wearhouse gives the boot to a retail icon. We discuss those stories and talk emerging markets with Motley Fool Asset Management portfolio manager Bill Mann.
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Money Girl - 273 MG Your Guide to the Roth IRA, Part 2
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Cato Daily Podcast - Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution
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Slate Books - The Slate Audio Book Club: Tenth of December
Slate critics Dan Kois and David Haglund discuss George Saunders’ celebrated collection of short stories.
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Cato Daily Podcast - NSA Gathers Far More than Phone Data
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Start the Week - Hari Kunzru and Dystopia
On Start the Week Jonathan Freedland talks to Hari Kunzru about his dystopian vision, where books and the act of remembering have been banned. Jane Rogers explains how her apocalyptic tale may be set in the future but points to today's abuse of scientific knowledge and the heroism of youth. Past real events are at the heart of James Robertson's latest novel which explores grief, justice and the truth. And the photographer Adam Broomberg asks how far images of war capture the truth.
Producer: Katy Hickman.
Start the Week - Hari Kunzru and Dystopia
On Start the Week Jonathan Freedland talks to Hari Kunzru about his dystopian vision, where books and the act of remembering have been banned. Jane Rogers explains how her apocalyptic tale may be set in the future but points to today's abuse of scientific knowledge and the heroism of youth. Past real events are at the heart of James Robertson's latest novel which explores grief, justice and the truth. And the photographer Adam Broomberg asks how far images of war capture the truth.
Producer: Katy Hickman.