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The New Centre Ground
John Gray argues that we urgently need a new centre ground in British politics.
Existentialism and an Escaped Monkey
Megan Nolan on the almost mystical appeal of animal escapes.
Time Travel
Sara Wheeler reflects on the valuable perspective offered by out-of-date guidebooks.
The Brink—Naughtie on America
4/4 James Naughtie recalls a meeting with an ex-CIA chief worried about the future of America
The Old Identity—Naughtie on America
3/4 James Naughtie continues his series exploring America's restless search for meaning.
2. Words, Words, Words—Naughtie on America
2/4 The second of James Naughtie's four programmes on America's restless search for meaning.
1. Call Me Ishmael—Naughtie on America
1/4 James Naughtie with the first of four programmes on America's restless search for meaning.
Paranoids and Publicists
Adam Gopnik goes in search of Donald Trump's secret power, with two famous essays in hand.
Kamala
Zoe Strimpel's dilemma over voting for Kamala.
In Praise of the Nanny State
Howard Jacobson argues that liberation from red tape is no way to run a country.