238. Question Time: Liz Truss, climate change deniers, and why print media is so polarised

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What actions can government take to mitigate the impact of smartphones on the mental health of children? What are the advantages and disadvantages of voting for an independent Mayor? With all eyes focused on the Middle East, what is important but flying under the radar this week?


Rory and Alastair answer all these questions and more in this week's Question Time.


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