A Point of View
BBC Radio 4A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 785 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Categories | NewsSociety & Culture | ||||
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Howard Jacobson reflects on the radio essay, after almost two decades of A Point of View.
With nods to Clive James, body-pierced baritones and with a plentiful supply of svelte notebooks, Howard explains why he believes the radio essay is 'more than... more
The celebrated American theorist, Francis Fukuyama, in his book 'The End of History and the Last Man' argued that US-style liberalism was the ultimate destination for all mankind, 'the final form of human government'.
John Gray explains why he belie... more
After Donald Trump proposed that Canada could be consumed as America's 51st State, Adam Gopnik reflects on his homeland's history with the United States and Canada's new-found patriotic toughness - and how it differs from nationalism.
'It’s is only... more
Zoe Strimpel explains why she's decided to lean in to social media, and not worry about how much time she spends scrolling.
Despite ongoing concerns about its impact on our brains, Zoe says she's personally found the algorithm benign, offering her e... more
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- Abstention is a cop out Ms Strimpel
I live in Australia, and will have to deal with the consequences of the US elections, as much as you will in the UK. Choosing not to vote to block Donald Trump (unless you would be represented in a “Blue State”) is a privilege that we don’t have, and your reasoning about a Harris Presidency putting the State of Israel in jeopardy is specious, at best. Benjamin Netanyahu is the most likely person to put Israel into existential threat. And I rate Donald Trump as the most likely to put all of us in... more
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Podcast Addict54 years agomaykelbembibre- Enjoyable essays
Opinions presented in an essay format by exceptional writers—what’s not to like.
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United States4 years ago - Will Self is head and shoulders above the rest
Keep it coming!
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United Kingdom5 years ago - simply superb
This podcast presents views supremely illuminating and enlightening from people of superlative intelligence.
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What is A Point of View about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This podcast features a weekly exploration of contemporary topics through the lens of personal opinion and reflection from various notable commentators. Each episode tackles a different subject, ranging from political and social issues to cultural insights, allowing hosts to express their unique perspectives and experiences. The format emphasizes expressive narratives and personal anecdotes, providing listeners with a variety of viewpoints on pressing matters in society. The insightful analyses combined with the diverse backgrounds of the hosts make it a rich resource for those interested in informed discourse and current events.
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A Point of View launched 18 years ago and published 785 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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