The lives of British colonial women in 1960s Singapore seems charmed because they have so much freedom but they may be unaware of problems back in their homes that cause both children and servants to suffer.

Amah In The Bathtub by Judith Kampfner

In a trailer in New Mexico, a veteran pilot and a young woman recruited at a games convention stalk a family in S Waziristan. They gaze at  monitors over long shifts, until the order to fire comes from Washington.

Drone Pilots by Robert Myers, directed by JK


It's Randy Newman's America in two parts - hear him talk about how he's been drawn to so many types of American music Explore the issues, conflicts and events that have (and have not) been resolved or improved during his six decades of music making.

He takes us on a journey through his rich lyrics and compositions chronicling the American experience from his position as an outsider fuelled by nerdiness, whimsy and cynicism. His songs are often puzzles and far from predictable. His melodies borrow from Tinpan Alley, the blues, cabaret, American roots, lush romantic classical tropes and Kurt Weill. Above all, the deep unease about the future of America that has inspired his creativity and fuelled his satire his whole life sums up the anxiety people feel across the world at this time. 




RANDY NEWMAN'S AMERICA  PART 1

Jude Kampfner produced these podcasts for BBC Radio. Also included are episodes of her own podcast up to 2022. She's now the producer of Conde Nast's Women Who Travel podcast.

RANDY NEWMAN'S AMERICA PART 1

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