On air: Should your boss know your family plans?

Natasha Kaplinsky, Britain’s highest paid newsreader, has caused a stir by announcing that she’s pregnant 6 weeks into securing a one million pound a year contract. Is she, and other women letting down the sisterhood and making it harder for women to succeed in the workplace? Or is there a danger that if women tell their boss, they could be overlooked for promotion?

Should the Olympic torch-relay be cancelled?

That option will be considered at an IOC meeting on Friday says Jacques Rogge. What advice would you give those attending? This comes after the disruption in Paris and London that we discussed yesterday.

Who are the ‘flame attendants’?

They’re the Chinese guys in blue tracksuits who are never far from he Olympic torch and no-one seems sure who they are. Not even the British Olympic Minister. Several of you asked about them yesterday. Shirong Chen’s our China Editor and a regular on WHYS. He’s written this dispatch. I thought you’d like to read it.

Are you worried about rising food prices?

The prices of basic foodstuffs – like wheat, rice and corn – have soared over the last year, hitting the pockets and bellies of people in communities all over the world. And the increased cost of grain means it’s more expensive to feed the livestock that provide us with meat and dairy products… Many people are now talking about a global food crisis – with no end in sight.

Talking points for 8 April

Many thanks to all of you that took part in last night’s programme on the Olympic torch relay.  Over 200 comments on the blog and collectively you helped produce a sparkling on air programme which is well worth a listen on the podcast if you missed it.

Today we’ll be focussing on whether women should tell their employer if they want a baby? You’ve been talking about it and Chloe’s blog post yesterday already has great comments. Are you affected?  Let us know by the usual channels or post on the blog.