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Tooth Loss; Communist Utopia in a Spanish Village
Laurie hears about an egalitarian enclave in Andalucia. Also, the meaning of tooth loss.
Boxing in Gleason's Gym; Sport and Capitalism
Is modern sport a product of our economic system? Also, boxing's golden age.
The Poppy; Traveller Children in Schools
Laurie explores the origins the Remembrance Day poppy. Also, traveller children in schools
Work and Consumption; Neo-liberal Economics
Laurie Taylor discusses why neoliberal economics still dominates the post-recession world.
Richard Hoggart; The Anti-Social Family
Laurie Taylor discusses the first biography of this leading cultural commentator.
Sex Workers and International Migration; Poverty in Britain
Laurie Taylor explores prize-winning research. Also Vietnamese sex workers turned US wives
Muslim Fundamentalism; Customer Abuse to Service Workers
A study into Muslim resistance to religious extremism. Also, customer abuse of service.
Section 136 and Mental Health Act; BBC World Service
The World Service and its broadcasters. Also, the use of mental health 'sections'.
Twitter; Elite University Admissions
Laurie looks at social communication in the Twitter age. Also, elite university admissions
Backpacking food tourist; Touring poverty
Laurie Taylor on the transformation of slums into visitor attractions. Also, food tourism.
