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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

• 9 mins

Time Travel

Sara Wheeler reflects on the valuable perspective offered by out-of-date guidebooks.

• 9 mins

Existentialism and an Escaped Monkey

Megan Nolan on the almost mystical appeal of animal escapes.

• 9 mins

The New Centre Ground

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

• 9 mins

House Clearing

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

• 9 mins

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.

• 9 mins

Monster Soup

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

• 9 mins

A Jolly Good Pud

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

• 9 mins

On Resolutions

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

• 9 mins

The Best I Can Do

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

• 9 mins

On a Gloomy Moment

Adam Gopnik reflects on light and dark in deepest January.

• 9 mins

Trump, Washington and America First

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

• 9 mins

On Hyperbole

Howard Jacobson talks linguistics and reflects on why language has turned extreme.

• 9 mins

The Overwhelm

AL Kennedy reflects on chaos, noise and 'the overwhelm'.

• 9 mins