Podcasts: politics

Each month in our Debate section we look at a controversial issue and talk to people on the street about it. This month, Julian Earwaker from Britain turned in a fascinating piece on prisoners and the vote.

The British general election takes place this week. Sit back now and enjoy an excerpt from "Why would you become a member of parliament in Britain?" from page 13 of the magazine.

Radio journalist Romie Singh joins us this week to take a look at a recent report by the British government on the use of drugs.

Many people were surprised when President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize earlier this year. We listen in on different reactions to the news.

In this week’s podcast, we focus on the uneasy relationship between India and Pakistan. Radio journalist Romie Singh in Johannesburg tells us more.

In this week’s podcast, we focus on Iran’s post-election troubles. Romie Singh looks at the problems leading up to the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and at his rival, Mir Hossein Mousavi.

In this week's podcast, we focus on South Africa's new president, Jacob Zuma. Radio journalist Romie Singh in Johannesburg looks at the man and at the situation in the country.

He once trained to be a ballet dancer. He became a successful investment banker. He's now the most powerful person in the White House after the president himself. But who exactly is he?

In the first section of Replay, our news programme on Spotlight Audio, Romie Singh explains how recent local elections in Iraq may give clues to the country's future.

Later this month, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. He has already chosen many members of his team. We take a look at some of the choices he has made.