WHYS and AHYS in 2 minutes

We joined forces with Africa Have Your Say a couple of weeks ago for a one-off special (you may remember, it didn’t all go to plan). A short video of the show has been produced and we thought you’d like to see it.

The latest sign-up to the Daily Email

Harry works on the BW Vik, and wrote to me from the Indian Ocean yesterday asking to sign up to the Daily Email. I (of course) said ‘yes’ and he’s replied with  some snaps and a message…

Dial M for MJ

You didn’t like MJ did you ?

Well, when i say “you” i mean , most of you listening in the U.S- she didn’t seem to bother anyone else.

For those who didn’t hear the programme, MJ is a “Gold Star Mom” – that is, a woman who’s son died serving his country in Iraq.

We invited her on to the programme (she’s been on before) because we wanted to hear people who’s lives have been directly touched by the conflict.

Should politicians’ kids be off limits ?

President Obama says photographers cannot take snaps of his children unless they’re at official events. 

 But if it’s OK to use your kids when you want to get elected, can you then decree when and where they get their picture taken once you’re in power?