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The People's News

Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Scotland

In this episode we find out why we are really known as a nation of pet lovers – is it true that most pet owners prefer their pets to their partners? We also puzzle over the exciting news that Scotland will be the first to test a driverless bus – but are we ready for this AI future?

Controversial news breaks as rapper TI reveals he takes his daughter to the doctor for a 'virginity check', prompting the question, is the concept of virginity outdated? We examine the news that male body image is causing depression, as well as the launch of a 'diet doughnut' – and by diet they mean a doughnut with a hole in the middle. Plus a look at the relationship between art and its sponsors – do the ends ever justify the means? And we examine the proposed plans for new search powers at the Euro 2020 tournament in Glasgow. Show less

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