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Change

Will Self reflects on change... and getting ready for a stem cell transplant.

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On Imposter Syndrome

Sara Wheeler reflects on the societal forces that have created the imposter syndrome.

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Making the Grade

David Goodhart argues that the days of an ever-expanding university sector are over.

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The Power of Weird

AL Kennedy on how a passing remark has given 'weird' back its mojo.

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I know what it is to crawl

Tom Shakespeare on the humiliation of crawling.

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Debating the American Future

Sarah Dunant looks forward to next week's US presidential debate.

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Babies Making Babies

Megan Nolan reflects on mothers... and not mothers.

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In Praise of the Nanny State

Howard Jacobson argues that liberation from red tape is no way to run a country.

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Kamala

Zoe Strimpel's dilemma over voting for Kamala.

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Paranoids and Publicists

Adam Gopnik goes in search of Donald Trump's secret power, with two famous essays in hand.

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Naughtie on America

1. Call Me Ishmael

James Naughtie with the first of four programmes on America's restless search for meaning.

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Naughtie on America

2. Words, Words, Words

The second of James Naughtie's four programmes on America's restless search for meaning.

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Naughtie on America

The Old Identity

James Naughtie continues his series exploring America's restless search for meaning.

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Naughtie on America

The Brink

James Naughtie recalls a meeting with an ex-CIA chief worried about the future of America

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Time Travel

Sara Wheeler reflects on the valuable perspective offered by out-of-date guidebooks.

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Existentialism and an Escaped Monkey

Megan Nolan on the almost mystical appeal of animal escapes.

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The New Centre Ground

John Gray argues that we urgently need a new centre ground in British politics.

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House Clearing

Rebecca Stott reflects on the sadness and wonder of clearing her mother's house.

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A baby's-eye view of the world

Zoe Strimpel on the joys of seeing the world through the eyes of a nine-month-old.

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Monster Soup

Stephen Smith goes on a subterranean excursion to ponder the state of water companies.

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A Jolly Good Pud

Mary Beard reflects on why so many families have their own unique Christmas traditions.

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On Resolutions

Megan Nolan reflects on New Year's Resolutions, after rediscovering a childhood diary.

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The Best I Can Do

Sara Wheeler on her enduring relationship with a pair of portraits from the 15th Century.

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On a Gloomy Moment

Adam Gopnik reflects on light and dark in deepest January.

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Trump, Washington and America First

Mark Damazer argues that America's leadership in the world is about to be redefined.

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