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Woman's Hour: Whooping cough, Shirley Conran, Lying, Afghanistan tourism

Whooping cough, Shirley Conran, Lying, Afghanistan tourism

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Whooping cough, Shirley Conran, Lying, Afghanistan tourism

Tribute to the author, journalist and campaigner Dame Shirley Conran.

Five babies have died from whooping cough this year as cases continue to rise in England. Medical doctor Dr Saleyha Ahsan, who currently has whooping cough herself, joins Clare McDonnell to discuss. 
 
Author, journalist and campaigner Dame Shirley Conran has died aged 91, days after receiving her damehood. Journalist Felicia Bromfield joins Clare to discuss her legacy. 
 
What would happen if you could only speak the truth – and not even tell white lies? That’s the subject of a new book by Radhika Sanghani, called The Girl Who Couldn’t Lie. Radhika herself hasn’t lied for two years – she joins Clare to talk about why she wanted to write the book and the things she’s learnt from telling only the truth. 
 
Despite the challenges posed by the Taliban regime, economic instability, poor infrastructure, and the ongoing suppression of women's rights, foreign tourism is reportedly increasing in Afghanistan. The country's authorities have begun training hospitality professionals and assert that Afghanistan is safe for foreigners, with all visitors welcomed and treated equally, including foreign women, they say. Sascha Heeney, who has recently visited Afghanistan, and Afghan journalist Zarghuna Khargar join Clare to discuss. 
 
Presenter: Clare McDonnell
Producer: Dianne McGregor

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