On air: Your questions to the CIA

“Political Islam is not a threat. The threat is if the people become disenchanted with the political process and democracy, and opt for violence.”

Not the words of a Islamist politician, or even a committed left-wing anti-war activist. Those are the views of a former CIA boss, who also advocates talking to Hamas and Hezbollah, both banned by the American government as terrorist organisations. He is our guest on today’s show.

Is direct action ever appropriate?

Vandals have attacked the home of Sir Fred Goodwin, the former Royal Bank of Scotland boss. It’s been reported that a group angry about his record pension have claimed responsibility for the attack. In the UK, Sir Fred has become public enemy number one after refusing to return his massive pension pot, after his bank was bailed out by the tax payer.

Is India showing weakness in the face of terrorism?

The Indian Premier League is the most significant addition to the cricketing calendar for years. It’s also by far the most well funded and most watched form of the Twenty 20 form of cricket, and all the best players in the world feature. And most important of all, it’s played in a country which adores the sport.