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29 Dec, 2010 Listen: mp3 Guest: Peter O'Donnell, Climatologist A few years ago mild winters were the norm, but three harsh winters have now culminated in recent record-breaking cold in NE USA and NW Europe. A speed bump in the progression of global warming? Or does the severe cold herald a dip into a sunspot-induced mini Ice Age? . Climatologist, Peter O'Donnell , joins Fintan Dunne to probe the weather patterns now ruling and to discuss the prospects for the winter ahead. - http://irishweatheronline.com/ -  Discussion of this audio

In advance of the imminent Afghan Presidential election, we preview the leading candidates; details the deals; and chart the furure of the NATO campaign and the battle for civil society in Afghanistan. LISTEN : Mp3 Audio Professor Scott Lucas Scott Lucas is Professor of American Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Tehran, and on the Advisory Board of the Centre for American Studies and Research at American University Beirut. He writes for, and is a founder of, the weblog EnduringAmerica.com --where he currently blogs unmissable news analysis and reporting.