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A Point of View Episodes

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    The Trump Card

    Roger Scruton assesses some of the reasons behind Donald Trump's victory.

  2. America Votes

    Adam Gopnik reflects on why he believes a Trump victory would be a disaster for America.

  3. In Praise of Prophets of Doom

    Howard Jacobson argues that dissatisfaction with life is essential.

  4. Shylock's Mock Appeal

    Howard Jacobson applauds the granting of an appeal by Shylock in a mock trial in Venice.

  5. In Praise of Difficulty

    Howard Jacobson applauds Tom Stoppard's attack on the ignorance of the average audience.

  6. Whoop!

    Howard Jacobson deplores the fashion for 'whooping' as a mark of approval.

  7. Against Safe Spaces

    John Gray reflects on the controversial 'space spaces' policy in universities.

  8. The Real Meaning of Trump

    John Gray assesses what lies behind the Trump phenomenon.

  9. Who Cares About Independence?

    Wheelchair user, Tom Shakespeare, on what it feels like to be dependent on others.

  10. My Idea of Heaven

    John Gray muses on what his idea of heaven is - and why it shouldn't be a perfect world.

  11. Parliament Roadshow

    Tom Shakespeare on why the Houses of Parliament should move around the country.

  12. Every Dog Has His Day

    Tom Shakespeare reflects on how dogs can teach us a capacity for contentment.

  13. Finding Our Roots

    Will Self reflects on the joys of genealogy.

  14. What's wrong with modern art?

    Will Self explores what is wrong with contemporary art.

  15. Act Your Age

    Will Self explains why he finds it hard to always act his age.

  16. Canaries in the Coal Mine

    Tom Shakespeare gives a very personal view of prenatal screening.

  17. Being English

    The writer AL Kennedy reflects on Englishness.

  18. Facts Not Opinions

    AL Kennedy ponders the importance of facts, in a world dominated by opinion.

  20. Belongings

    AL Kennedy reflects on how we can sustain each other through uncertainty.

  21. On Brexit

    John Gray argues that Brexit will have a greater impact on the EU than it will on the UK.

  22. The power of language

    AL Kennedy reflects on how being able to communicate clearly is the work of a lifetime.

  23. A Petition Against Petitions

    Roger Scruton says government by petition is out of step with representative democracy.

  24. How Should We Build?

    Roger Scruton says we should prioritise beauty when building in the countryside.

  25. The Ring of the Nibelung

    Following the death of Sir Roger Scruton, a chance to listen again to one of his talks.

  26. I Gave It All Away

    Will Self argues we should give children their inheritance when they're most in need of it

  27. Psy Wars

    A reflection on a topical issue. Will Self ponders the role of the 'psy-professions'.

  28. Spell-checking the Futr

    Self-confessed digi-drunkard Will Self on predictive texting, spellchecking and algorithms

  29. Florence Under Water

    Sarah Dunant reflects on the legacy of one of the worst floods in Florence's history.

  30. The Power of the Pen

    Sarah Dunant reflects on the demise of handwriting.

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