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The Body Politic

Sonia Sodha explores thorny ethical debates around the political issues of human life. Who gets conceived, who gets to live, who gets to die - and who gets to decide?

Radio 4,3 episodes

Episodes

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Assisted dying
Sonia Sodha explores thorny ethical questions around the beginning and the end of life.
27 Jan 2025,42 mins
Pre-natal screening
Sonia Sodha explores thorny ethical questions around the beginning and the end of life.
20 Jan 2025,42 mins
Surrogacy
Sonia Sodha explores thorny ethical debates around the start and end of human life.
13 Jan 2025,42 mins