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  • Bridget Kendall hosts three prominent international thinkers debating big ideas. Duration 48 minutes. Programme broadcast on Sunday on BBC World Service, updated weekly.
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  • Genres: Interviews
  • Location: London, United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Networks: BBC
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WHYS: 01-12-08 Can governments realistically protect us from terrorism?

Mon, Dec 1 Listen
Days after the Mumbai attacks, and as the grief turns to anger, high profile Indian security officials are stepping down. But can we really expect our politicians to protect us from terrorism?

WHYS: 28 Nov 08: Mumbai searches for peace

Fri, Nov 28 Listen
The death toll from the Mumbai attacks now stands at 140, as midnight approaches in the city, Indian security forces are still conducting operations to capture or kill the remaining gunman and it's been confirmed an American rabbi and his wife who were being held hostage have been killed. On today's show we'll carry on where we left off yesterday - hearing your stories, experiences, emotions and comments... And getting the latest from the BBC's correspondents across the city.

WHYS: Nov 27 08: Your reports from Mumbai

Thu, Nov 27 Listen
Just over 24 hours ago, gunmen in Mumbai attacked a number of targets killing at least 110 people, and injuring hundreds more. In the next hour, we hear your accounts of the attacks and the night and day that has followed. We also bring you the latest from BBC correspondents in Mumbai and speak to officials working to bring peace to the city.

WHYS: 26th November 2008: Should we be snooping on our neighbours?

Wed, Nov 26 Listen
Yesterday a man was given 25 life sentences for repeatedly raping his two daughters over more than two decades, and fathering nine children by them. So what is going wrong with society that allows these crimes to go undetected for so long?

WHYS: 25 Nov 2008

Tue, Nov 25 Listen
Why women are still under attack? In Afghanistan a number of men have been arrested for an acid attack on schoolgirls. New laws have been introduced in the UK to prevent forced marriages - many of which take place under the threat of violence.

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Mon, Nov 24 Listen
Journalist Sorious Samura of Sierra Leone speaks to listeners about why aid, Africa and corruption go hand-in-hand.

WHYS: 21 Nov 08 - End of Us dominance?

Fri, Nov 21 Listen
Ros presents his last show from Austin Texas before a live studio audience. As a leaked US intelligence report suggests we could see the end of US global dominance - do you agree?

WHYS: 20 NOV 08: Politics and public life

Thu, Nov 20 Listen
Ros presents from Austin Texas in front of an audience of over 300, asking should your private politics matter in your public life?

WHYS: 19 Nov 2008

Wed, Nov 19 Listen
The WHYS team in Texas travel to Killeen, a Texan city adjacent to Fort Hood, an astonishingly big US military base which is home to over 33,000 servicemen and women. Some of them joined us to answer your questions on life in the US military.

WHYS: 18 Nov 08: Why every country would benefit from capital punishment.

Tue, Nov 18 Listen
The state of Texas executes more people than any other in America. We'll talk to guests who have relatives who've been executed and murdered. What role does capital punishment plays in America? And should other countries adopt it?

WHYS: 17 Nov 08: Austin Prog - Fear of Obama

Mon, Nov 17 Listen
Ros presents live from Georgetown near Austin Texas, asking people if they fear an Obama Presidency

WHYS: 13 Nov 08 Talk to the Taleban

Fri, Nov 14 Listen
In a rare interview the official spokesman for the Taleban takes questions from WHYS listeners.

WHYS: 14 Nov 08 When should children be taken from their parents?

Fri, Nov 14 Listen
Care workers in the UK have been criticised for failing to take a baby boy into care before he was killed. Is it only fair to take children away when their lives are in danger? Or is it okay if those kids are on drugs or badly behaved?

WHYS: 12 Nov 08 Does everyone have a right to work?

Fri, Nov 14 Listen
As the job pinch is felt around the world, you've been telling us you fear losing your livelihood more than ever. Are we moving towards a time when no one will have a right to work?

WHYS: 11 Nov 08 Living with gangs

Tue, Nov 11 Listen
We're live from a former gang member's home in south london talking about youth, violence and life in a gang.

WHYS: 07 Nov 08: What should Obama's top policy priority be?

Fri, Nov 7 Listen
Is all the talk about Obama a bit idealistic? So today we're getting practical. When Barack Obama takes office in January, what should be his top policy priority?

WHYS: 06 Nov 08: Has Obama created a more equal world?

Thu, Nov 6 Listen
Has Barack Obama helped create a more equal and fairer world? He may have been elected by Americans, but your enthusiasm for his achievement has come in from countries on every continent... Many of you talk about the inspiration that you feel - others describe how equal opportunity will boosted for everyone in their country. Do you recognise these emotions? Or are people getting way ahead of themselves? When the glow of Tuesday's victory has dimmed... Can this one man and his achievements...

WHYS: 05 Nov 2008

Wed, Nov 5 Listen
Barack Obama has made history by becoming America’s first black President. But as the euphoria subsides the hard work begins to deliver the change he’s promised. We speak to callers in the US and around the world about the significance of this historic election.

WHYS: 04 Nov 2008: Election Day

Tue, Nov 4 Listen
As America goes to the polls, we speak to voters across the US, as well as callers from all over the world to find out about their experiences on this historic day.

WHYS: 3rd Nov 2008: Americans - your feelings please!

Mon, Nov 3 Listen
Americans will vote tomorrow, while the world watches on. How does it feel at the end of the longest, most expensive, most watched and most debated election campaign in history? What should Americans keep in mind as they go to the polling booth?

WHYS: 31 Oct 08 Is the world letting Africa down again?

Fri, Oct 31 Listen
The Red Cross is warning of a humanitarian disaster in Congo. Is this an example of the world letting Africa down? Or is it time we accept only Africans can sort out the continent's problems?

WHYS: 30 Oct 08 Does every country need a public service broadcaster?

Fri, Oct 31 Listen
What's your view of the public service broadcaster in your country? Should it be given more money, more channels and more respect? Or should it be scaled back or even wound down?

WHYS: 29 Oct 08 - Should you be punished for helping someone to die?

Wed, Oct 29 Listen
Debbie Purdy - who suffers from MS - speaks to WHYS about her failed appeal in the UK for her husband to be protected if he helps her to end her life. A victory for the sanctity of life? Or a decision against the right for someone to end their life as they choose?

WHYS: 28 Oct 08 - Is it funny to be offensive?

Tue, Oct 28 Listen
Is it ever funny to be offensive? There's been a scandal in the UK involving two comedians and an apparantly tasteless joke.

WHYS: 27 Oct 08: Is there ever a right time to give up a struggle?

Mon, Oct 27 Listen
The Dalai Lama says he's "giving up" negotiating with China for greater autonomy for Tibet. Is it ever acceptable to throw in the towel when you're involved in a struggle? Is it a sign of weakness or real moral authority ?

WHYS: 24 Oct 08 Your stories of the financial crisis

Fri, Oct 24 Listen
All day on TV, online and on the radio World Have Your Say has been hearing your stories of how the economic downturn has been affecting your lives.

WHYS: 23 Oct 2008 Sex education - what's the problem?

Thu, Oct 23 Listen
In Africa teens are complaining they're not taught enough and today in Britain the government's caused an uproar because it wants five year olds to get sex and relationship education in schools. But why is teaching our children about the facts of life such a big deal?

WHYS: 21 Oct 08: Should aid workers preach?

Tue, Oct 21 Listen
After a female aid worker was killed in Afghanistan for allegedly preaching Christianity, you're talking about where the line should be drawn when helping people in need

WHYS: 20 Oct 08

Mon, Oct 20 Listen
As suicide bombers kill children and soldiers in Afghanistan, does the country need an Iraq-style surge

WHYS: 17 October Is it up to muslims to solve Islamist terrorism?

Fri, Oct 17 Listen
Today we're coming from the annual conference of The Centre for the Study of Terrorism where influential Muslims from around the world are meeting to try and forge a plan for combating terrorism. Is the international solution working? Who is missing out on the dialogue about terrorism? Does the “west” interfere too much?

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