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Frost Over the World – The changing face of world politics

This episode focuses on world politics, beginning with an overview from the the British prime minister, David Cameron, as he talks about the tragedy of 9/11, the so-called war on terror, the impact of the Arab Spring, the military intervention in Libya, the security situation in Afghanistan and the recognition of Palestine as a state.

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Frost Over the World – Finland’s success with ‘growsterity’

Jyrki Katainen, Finland’s PM, discusses how the government is going about balancing the country’s public debt; Doug Wead, a strategic advisor to Republican Ron Paul on US2012; and Phil Zimbardo, psychologist, on the March 11 killings in Afghanistan.

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Frost Over the World – Pakistan’s acid attack survivors

Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the filmmakers of Oscar-winning documentary “Saving Face”, share with Sir David Frost their reasons for making the film and what they hope to achieve through it.

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Frost Over the World – Dreaming of an independent Scotland

Many Scots now want to leave the UK, but will it be enough to win a referendum on independence in 2014? Sir David Frost speaks to the man who has led the movement for independence, Scotland’s first minister, Alex Salmond.

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Frost Over the World – Can a woman become Afghanistan’s president?

It may seem early to turn to Afghanistan’s 2014 presidential race but one candidate is already capturing the imaginations of many Afghans. Fawzia Koofi, the second deputy speaker of the Afghan parliament, discusses running for the presidency.

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Frost Over the World – The battle for the French presidency

Presidential hopeful Dominique de Villepin discusses the state of the French economy and the country’s political scene; and US Republican pundit Charlie Wolf and playwright/author Bonnie Greer debate the Republican party primaries.

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Frost Over the World – The secrets behind ‘brandwashing’

Scottish soul singer-songwriter Emeli Sande discusses her new album, Our Version of Events; marketing maestro Martin Lindstrom talks about his new book Brandwashed; and economist Loretta Napoleoni discusses China’s economic model as the best.

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Frost Over the World – Review of the year 2011 – Part 2

A look back on what has been an extraordinary year of global events. The Arab Spring saw the collapse of governments across the Middle East; the eurozone crisis continues; and the secret operation to kill Osama bin Laden.

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Frost Over the World – Saving South Sudan

Sam Childers, describes how he turned his life around-from his past as a former convict to his current missionary vocation running a charity and orphanage in South Sudan.

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Frost Over the World – Eurozone woes

As Europe staggers from one crisis to another and governments topple, when and how can this end?

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Frost Over the World – The impact of population growth

As the world population reaches seven billion, Dr Babatunde Osotimehin, the head of the UN Population Fund discusses the challenges lying ahead. Also joining Sir David: Gerry Adams and Emma Thompson

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Frost Over the World – Saving the eurozone

Alex Brummer, a Daily Mail City editor, discusses the recent eurozone rescue deal and its impact on the financial markets, China’s role, and protests across the world. Also on the programme: Brendan O’Neill, Roger Martin, and Michael Connelly

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