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4. The Reagan Doctrine—US Foreign Policy in Five Doctrines
4/6How US policy changed towards the Soviet Union and the challenge of communism.

3. The Nixon Doctrine—US Foreign Policy in Five Doctrines
3/6How did the Vietnam War change Americaβs foreign policy?

2. The Truman Doctrine—US Foreign Policy in Five Doctrines
2/6What impact did WWII have on US policy towards the rest of the world?

1. The Monroe Doctrine—US Foreign Policy in Five Doctrines
1/6What is the 1823 doctrine, and how has it been used since by US presidents?

Trailer—US Foreign Policy in Five Doctrines
1/6Justin Webb looks at five big US foreign policy shifts, from Monroe to Trump.

10. Unknown unknowns—The Trip
10/10What more is there to learn about psychedelics? Tim Hayward makes a case for curiosity.

9. Sacred plants for sale—The Trip
9/10Who stands to profit from the commercialisation of psychedelics?

8. A tipping point?—The Trip
8/10Significant barriers exist for research looking at psychedelics. Is that about to change?

7. Fascination and taboo—The Trip
7/10Psychedelic drugs have a chequered history. How did wonder turn to fear?

6. Critical periods—The Trip
6/10Can psychedelics help the brain to learn things anew?