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The law should catch up with Britain’s attitudes to assisted dying

Also on the daily podcast: a visit to Japan’s earthquake-torn Noto peninsula and the merits of corporate uniforms

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The case for assisted dying is essentially one of individual freedom—and plenty of Britons support a change in the law to permit it. Japan’s Noto peninsula is still reeling from a New Year’s Day earthquake. It could well have been worse, but geography and demography may ultimately limit improvements to earthquake preparedness (10:46). And the pros and cons of corporate uniforms (18:49). Runtime: 26 min

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