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A tribute to Aretha Franklin
A tribute to Aretha Franklin.

How can I stop being addicted to my phone?
The Solutions Project investigates how we can spend less time swiping and scrolling.

Camilla Thurlow investigates online radicalisation
The bomb disposal expert and former Love Island star investigates online radicalisation.

Richard Bacon on Surviving Life-Threatening Infection
Richard Bacon talks to Colin Paterson about the illness that saw him placed in a coma.

Aimen Dean: Jihadi Turned Spy
Former Al Qaeda jihadi-turned-Mi6 spy Aimen Dean talks to Nihal Arthanayake.

The City Remembers
One year on from the attack, 5 live asks how life in Manchester has changed

The #dadtakeover podcast
Comedians Russell Kane and Sam Avery join Phil Williams for honest fatherhood discussion.

The Women of Nasa
Anna Foster speaks to the female space scientists leading the way in space exploration.

Amber Davies – Has sex become too casual?
Love Island winner Amber explores young people’s changing attitudes to sex.

Why do we still know so little about ME/CFS?
Gary Burgess takes over 5 live to ask about treatment, diagnosis and attitudes.