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03/08/2010

Presented by Jenni Murray. The Scottish mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill on singing Mahler. Lynne Featherstone, the Equalities Minister, on airbrush culture. The rise in New Yorkers keeping bees. And women and political representation in Rwanda.

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Tue 3 Aug 2010 10:00
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  • Lynne Featherstone - Equalities Minister

    Lynne Featherstone鈥檚 - Equalities Minister, talks to Jenni about her new job, issues including women's weight and air-brushing.

    Duration: 09:52

  • Karen Cargill - Mezzo Soprano

    The mezzo soprano Karen Cargill joins Jenni to discuss her Scottish roots, her love of Mahler, and her upcoming performance at the Proms.

    Duration: 12:01

  • New York Bees

    In New York there's been a surge in the number of people keeping bees and producing their own honey. Laura Sheeter reports.

    Duration: 08:08

  • Rwandan Elections

    It is possible the parliament will have more women than men. Jenni discusses with Yoletta Nyange, journalist; Dr Jude Murison of Edinburgh University; & Carina Tertsakian, Human Rights Watch.

    Duration: 11:31

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  • Tue 3 Aug 2010 10:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4

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