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Last broadcast on Sun, 15 Nov 2009, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4.
ON THE PROGRAMME THIS WEEK
The policy of the Americans in Afghanistan is being made, but not in a rush. The commander of international forces in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, has called for reinforcements of tens of thousands of US troops, whilst contrary advice from the US Ambassador in Kabul was apparently leaked. As President Obama dithers or deliberates, depending on your view, we discussed decision-making.
Shareholders in Cadbury's will soon have a choice. Take the money from the US food giant Kraft and sell up, or sit tight with the heritage chocolate brand founded on Quaker principles. We took a tour of a modern British firm still run in line with those aspirations.
What makes us happy? We heard from a man who's been thinking about it for 70 years. And as E-Marking makes the news, we ask a machine to rate the scripts of John Humphries Martha Kearney and Eddie Mair.
The Sunday newspapers were reviewed by Agony Aunt and author Virginia Ironside, founder of the charity Kids Company, Camila Batmanghelidjh and presenter of CNN'sThe Sunday newspapers were reviewed by Agony Aunt and author Virginia Ironside, founder of the charity Kids Company, Camila Batmanghelidjh and presenter of CNN's Quest Means Business, Richard Quest.
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