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We discuss the Kavanaugh hearing and its similarities and differences to the Clarence Thomas case in 1991. What if anything has changed in the age of #MeToo?

Only 6 per cent of young people leaving care go onto university. And for those who manage to get there, the particular financial and emotional challenges that young care leavers face make it difficult for them to participate in all areas of university life., We speak to two care leavers and a foster parent.

Melissa Laveaux is a Canadian-Haitian singer, songwriter and guitarist. her latest album, Radyo Siw猫l explores Laveaux鈥檚 Haitian heritage. She sings live on the programme.

We discuss voice recognition devices like Alexa and Google Home? Your children are likely to be at home with them but what about you? Is it part of modern parenting to teach children to speak politely to them? What impact do these devices have on family life?

Presenter: Jane Garvey
Interviewed guest: Laura Trevelyan
Interviewed guest: Kimberle Crenshaw
Interviewed guest: Tolu Adebambo-Abisogun
Interviewed guest: Karen Wortley
Interviewed guest: Melissa Laveaux
Interviewed guest: Katharine Hill
Interviewed guest: Janet Read
Producer: Lucinda Montefiore
Editor: Karen Dalziel