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Social media - does the retweet empower us?

Jane Garvey asks if we are better informed, but more powerless in the age of social media?

Do all conflicts have more in common than we might think?

Conflicts, big and small - what do they have in common? Evan Davis and guests discuss.

Ebola - 'Keep calm and carry on'?

Aleks Krotoski discusses pandemics, panics and our fascination with contagious diseases.

Comfort in others' shame

Are we secretly reassured by the shame and failure of others? With Jane Garvey.

Does size matter?

When it comes to being a successful nation, is it better to be a big one or a small one?

Do we need darkness in our lives?

Jay Rayner asks what compels people to look at horrific things.

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.