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The vicious cycle of fear and anger — and how it traps societyAuthoritarians rule through fear. We can clearly see that from China to the Middle East to eastern Europe. But why do we constantly overlook the way in which fear also shapes democratic societies? An illustration showing two red-faced men yelling and pointing at each other Duration: 29 minutes 8 seconds

'Real optimism' over ceasefire deal: DreyfusThe Middle East ceasefire was due to begin on Sunday, but already hangs in the balance, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing Hamas of reneging on key terms. An older man in a suit with glasses looks serious in front of a dark blue curtain. Duration: 9 minutes 55 seconds

Is there life on Mars?It's a question that has focused the minds of astronauts, scientists, space entrepreneurs and enthusiasts alike — is there, could there be, life on Mars? The race is on to find out, with NASA hoping to land astronauts there by the late 2030s. Digital artwork of an astronaut floating in a space suit in front of Mars. Duration: 53 minutes 4 seconds

INTRODUCING — The Economy StupidThe Economy, Stupid is your weekly guide to the world of business, economics and finance.Duration: 2 minutes

Returning to sport after childbirthAs elite athletes like Naomi Osaka break new ground for mums returning to sport after child birth — what does real support look like at both an elite and grass roots level? Photo of tennis player Naomi Osaka smiling and holding a tennis racquet above her head Duration: 49 minutes 48 seconds

INTRODUCING — Every BiteExploring culture through food. Each week Jonathan Green serves up a new dish or ingredient, uncovering the rich layer of stories, traditions, and innovations behind it.Duration: 1 minute 30 seconds

Summer highlights: The best docs of the yearLea Glob on her mesmerising doc Apolonia, Apolonia, which covers 13 years in the life of talented artist Apolonia Sokol. The Screen Show Duration: 54 minutes 6 seconds

The joy of playing a chump on The Office AustraliaTwenty-three years after the original series of The Office debuted, Australia has its own version of the mockumentary workplace comedy, They Office featuring needy bad boss - and chump- Hannah Howard, played by Felicity Ward. A woman in office attire stands smiling behind a desk. A desk placard reads 'Hannah Howard: Managing Director'. Duration: 27 minutes 36 seconds