Racism or cultural differences?

Hi everybody. We’ve talked (that’s a polite way of putting it) about today’s programme for a very long time. At the heart of our disagreements is how to host a discussion which is clearly taking place, but in a way that is neither unfair nor unnecessarily offensive nor so generalised that it’s meaningless. We’re also divided about whether the reason to do the topic today is good enough. Let’s hope we get it right…

Driving to environmental disaster?

Hi, Martin here: 

The Indian company, Tata, is set to launch on Thursday what is thought to be the world’s cheapest new car, which will retail at around $2,500. 

Islamic extremism, Kenya and alleged racism in cricket…

One of England’s most senior Bishops, The Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali says, “Islamic extremists have created no-go areas across Britain, making it too dangerous for non-muslims to enter.”  The Bishop also warns that attempts are being made to give Britain an “Increasingly Islamic character.