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The Stephen Jardine Programme: 26/01/2018

26/01/2018

BBC Radio Scotland - The Stephen Jardine Programme, 26/01/2018

Pay Inequality - is pay cuts for men the solution?

Can you identify sectarian language? Is pay cuts for men the answer to pay inequality and have we reached peak car?

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Pay inequality 
Four of the BBC's leading male news presenters have agreed to take a pay cut after revelations over equal pay - Jeremy Vine, John Humphrys, Huw Edwards and Jon Sopel have all agreed to reduce their salaries. Stephen asks - is pay cuts for men the answer?

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STEPHEN CAIRNS
Coming up the man who was inspired by Gareth Gates to sort out his stammer and now helps others to do the same 

SECTARIAN LANGUAGE
Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw was hoodwinked into giving a shout out to the "Govan Proddy Boys". But are you confident you know which words, phrases and songs might have sectarian connotations? 

PEAK CAR
As the UK reaches 'peak car', are young people turning away from motoring and if so where are they going and how are they getting there. 

BEHIND THE SCARS
The women who are challenging perfect world of fashion by putting their scars on show. 

PUNTER WITH PASSION
Each week I find out about one ordinary Scot's hobbies and passions. This week Stephen will be considering whether he should give viking re-enactments a go!

POWER DRESSING
Female world leaders face too much scrutiny over their dress according to former Australian PM Julia Gillard - in fact they huddle in the toilets to share experiences at international events like Davos. Stephen asks if what you're wearing really makes such a difference to the message if you're a female leader?

BOTTLED V TAP WATER
Public water fountains are soon to be introduced in two of Scotland's busiest train stations - would use them instead of bottled water? Can you tell the difference?

LISTENER QUESTION - France has been gripped by the "Nutella Riots" - what food would you be willing to fight over?

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