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Trump; Gender Violence; A Prayer for Politicians

Roisin McAuley and guests discuss the ethics of the Trump presidency, gender violence in the Congo, and Anita Robinson on her hope for politicians.

Following the inauguration of the 45th president of the United States, Roisin McAuley is joined by Rev Ken Newell, American political scientist Dr Gina Reinhardt, former spiritual adviser to Donald Trump, Johnnie Moore, and Europe correspondent Kevin Connolly to discuss the ethics and morals that will shape the Trump presidency.

David McAllister from the charity Tear Fund discusses their Congo programme to help reduce sexual crime against women in the Congo, while photographer Ellen Fisher Turk reveals how she uses her art to help heal victims of sexual crime in America.

In France, as presidential hopeful Francois Fillon publicly declares his Christianity, Hugh Schofield discusses the role of religion in the public square.

And at the end of another turbulent week in local politics, regular Thought For The Day contributor Anita Robinson writes her own prayer for politicians here.

Plus, the best of the Sunday papers.

1 hour, 45 minutes

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Sun 22 Jan 2017 08:30

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  • Sun 22 Jan 2017 08:30