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Joe chairs the final instalment of the Big Picture of the Spring Term, first broadcast on 9th April 2014. The panel discussed Maria Miller's resignation as Culture Secretary amidst a fresh scandal over expenses; the recent smog that engulfed much of England (including Nottingham); and the historic presidential elections in Afghanistan.

The Big Picture will return on the 14th May 2014, live on URN!

46:17 minutes (42.38 MB)

Seb chairs this edition of the Big Picture, first broadcast on the 19th February 2014. The panel discussed developments in Alex Salmond's attempts to convince the Scottish people to vote for independence, the dropping of plans to offer voters the right to recall their MP, and the narrow passage of a Swiss referendum to restrict EU immigration.

45:22 minutes (41.54 MB)

David chairs a special World Affairs Special of the Big Picture focussing on the protests in Turkey, US/China relations, and reform of the EU. Have a listen for some impassioned and topical debate about the direction of global politics, featuring panel regulars Jonnie, Louis, and Seb, as well as Ahmed and Huseyin, two Turkish students involved with the Nottingham Solidarity Platform, which is organising local response to the government's counter-protest activities.

The next Big Picture will be on Wednesday 12th June from 6pm. Tune in and share your opinion at urn1350.net/listenlive!

To keep up to date with the Nottingham Solidarity Platform and other Turkey-related activism, search for "#occupygezi" and "#direngeziparki".

47:26 minutes (54.3 MB)