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Series 1
Are political activists weird?
Emma Burnell on knocking on doors on a Saturday morning promoting her political party.
Real Sex Lives in a Sexualised Society
Late-night conversation. Jane Garvey asks what role sex plays in our lives.
Fixing Professional Politics
Hardeep Singh Kohli wonders if we have had enough of professional politicians.
50 Shades of Green
Evan Davis and guests take the temperature of the Green movement.
That's Not Funny
Laurie Taylor explores what makes something funny and when it crosses the line.
Can We Control Addiction?
When it comes to addiction, Mariella Frostrup asks if we can control ourselves.
Does Sport Matter?
Late-night conversation. Jane Garvey asks whether sport matters.
A Sense of Belonging
Hardeep Singh Kohli asks whether the social groups that we belong to divide or define us.
What's the Point of an Elite?
Evan Davis asks why our elites are so resilient and what purpose they serve.
Is Privacy Overrated?
Mariella Frostrup explores how we set boundaries between intimate and public spaces.
Do We Fear Boredom?
Giles Fraser wonders what lies behind our urge to fill our days with noise and excitement.
