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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.

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More or Less: Behind the Stats - Is a child dying of hunger every 15 seconds?

Ruth Alexander examines the claim that every 15 seconds a child dies of hunger. It?s a popular statistic used by celebrities and charity campaigners in support of the Enough Food for Everyone IF campaign. It conjures up the image of millions of young children starving to death. But is this really the case? This programme was first broadcast on the BBC World Service.

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Curious City - Pregnancy Tests? Pigeon Poo? What Chicago Aldermen Really Do

Sure, they pass laws and vote on city budgets. But there’s so much more. Think: Pregnancy tests and pigeon poo.

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Curious City - Pregnancy Tests? Pigeon Poo? What Chicago Aldermen Really Do

Sure, they pass laws and vote on city budgets. But there’s so much more. Think: Pregnancy tests and pigeon poo.

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