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In these 26 episodes, we turn the clock back to 2014 - the year when Scotland said 'no' to independence, Ukrainians ousted their pro-Russia president in the Maidan Revolution, and the European Space Agency's Philae probe made its historic first landing on a comet. Sandi Toksvig is in the chair for every show bar one, in which Susan Calman steps in as temporary host. Subjects on the table for the team include NHS pay, a badger crash, commuter train standards, Russian activities in Crimea, dietary health scares, passport delays and black cab strikes.

David Porter, a pivotal figure in soul music, was the first staff writer at Stax Records, where he co-wrote iconic hits like "Soul Man," "Hold On I'm Comin'," "I Thank You," "When Something is Wrong with my Baby," and "Wrap it Up," many alongside Isaac Hayes.

He woke up in the dark—trapped, bleeding, and completely alone. Matt Davenport doesn’t remember how the cave collapsed. All he knows is the ceiling is inches from his face, his arm is crushed under stone, and no one is coming. But this isn’t just a disaster—it’s part of something bigger. Above ground, his wife Jessica is chasing a trail of ancient artifacts that may lead to the greatest discovery in biblical history. But someone’s watching. Someone who’s killed before—and won’t hesitate to do it again. A secret passed down through generations is buried beneath Jerusalem.

What would you think if I told you that I could give you a retirement product that would capture market gains whenever they occur, never participate in market losses, and lock in the money you earn each year so you will never lose it?

Matt Davenport isn’t a hero. He’s just a normal guy thrown into the worst night of his life. After a brutal car crash in the streets of Philadelphia, his closest friend Jessica is kidnapped—moments before she can reveal a scientific breakthrough that could change the world. But someone doesn’t want that truth exposed. A deadly terrorist cell is hunting her discovery, and Matt’s the only one who can stop them.

In The Investment Tree: Retirement Made Easy, author and advisor David Porter (Juror #1) delivers a clear, motivating plan for growing long-term wealth—whether you're just starting or playing catch-up. Rooted in a powerful tree-growing metaphor and packed with real-life examples, The Investment Tree simplifies retirement planning into something anyone can start—and everyone can benefit from.