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Aubrey De Grey - chief science officer and co-founder of the SENS Foundation
Stephen Sackur speaks to a scientist and futurologist who believes that biotechnology will soon be able to eliminate aging in humans. Is his vision inspiring, daft, or dangerous?
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Francis Fukuyama - Political Scientist
Stephen Sackur talks to Francis Fukuyama, one of America's leading political scientists. 25 years ago he concluded that liberal democracy had prevailed - how true is this today?
25-09-2014
BBC 2
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General Lord Richards - Chief Of The Defence Staff, British Armed Forces (2010-13)
Interviews with newsmakers and personalities from across the globe. Stephen Sackur speaks to General Lord Richards, who recently retired as Britain's top military chief.
07-10-2014
BBC 2
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Thomas Piketty - Economist
Stephen Sackur talks to French economist Thomas Piketty, whose book Capital in the 21st Century has become an unlikely international bestseller.
19-06-2014
BBC 2
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Mehmet Fatih Ceylan - Turkish Ambassador To Nato
HARDtalk speaks to Turkey's ambassador to NATO, Mehmet Fatih Ceylan. Turkey has been criticised for its failure to act against IS. Is Ankara finally ready to confront the threat?
21-10-2014
BBC 2
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Anthony Loyd - War Correspondent
Interviews with newsmakers and personalities from across the globe. Stephen Sackur speaks to Anthony Loyd, a war correspondent who was shot and seriously injured in Syria.
26-06-2014
BBC 2
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Jack Straw - British Foreign Secretary (2001 - 2006)
Stephen Sackur speaks to veteran Labour MP Jack Straw, asking whether Labour Party leader Ed Miliband is in tune with voters and capable of winning the 2015 general election.
10-06-2014
BBC 2
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Hardtalk On The Road - South Sudan
Interviews with newsmakers and personalities from across the globe. Hardtalk is in South Sudan as efforts are made to end a civil conflict which threatens humanitarian catastrophe.
27-05-2014
BBC 2
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Hardtalk On The Road: Moldova
HARDtalk is in Moldova, a long-neglected corner of Europe now caught up in a trial of strength between Russia and the European Union. Stephen Sackur explores the situation.
07-08-2014
BBC 2