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From the rebellious short poems uniting Afghan women to a long‑standing Newfoundland curse finally breaking, we’ll take you through the standout audio moments of the week. We revisit the simmering tensions of MAGA’s Civil War, and writer Lionel Shriver shares her sharply drawn, fictional take on modern dating. Plus, we relive the near death moment of a comedian who almost didn’t make it off stage. Presenter: Nikki Bedi Producer: Rachael O'Neill Researcher: Caoilfhinn McFadden A BBC Audio Northern Ireland production for BBC Radio 4.
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