Talking Points 11th September

Thanks for all your suggestions and to Ahmad in Pakistan for moderating. If you’d like to host a page just let me know. One thing we’re thinking of talking about today is, seven years on from the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, is the world a safer place?

On air: Have style and spin destroyed our trust in politics?

Hi there. California’s not struggling to live up to a few stereotypes.

Is it always right to talk?

There has been a lot written recently of a return to the days of the Great Game – of a world in which major powers squabble over expanding and defending their spheres of interest.

What’s wrong with cheaper oil?

After months of record prices the cost of oil has been falling, today the oil producers’ group OPEC has announced its cutting production in order to stop the plunge.

On Newshour today we want your reaction – The price of oil has dropped but have you seen a difference at the pump? Is OPEC justified in its decision? What’s wrong with cheaper oil?

BBC Special Debate in LA

I’m at the Skirball Cultural Center to host the first of the BBC’s special debates building up the US election. You can listen to it live here at 0300gmt on Wednesday. Check here for pictures, blog updates and the latest on the BBC bus. You’re welcome to post comment on this page on any the issues we discuss (here are your suggestions). We’ll be getting our teeth into what Americans want from their next President, and what the rest of the world wants from America.