Today - 25/09/2008

Presented by John Humphrys and Sarah Montague. Dennis Berman of the Wall Street Journal discusses what he made of George Bush's address to the nation. Simon Reed, vice chairman of the Police Federation, discusses whether police misuse their powers to stop and search. Luke Walton reports on the opposition to the proposed merger of Border TV with Tyne Tees. British Ambassador in Yangon Mark Canning describes the current situation in Burma. Barbara Stocking from Oxfam explains why money needs to be found to ensure that the Millennium Development Goals are met. Writer William Fiennes and sixth form student Esther Nicholls discuss whether creativity can really be taught in schools. Thought For The Day with Dom Antony Sutch, a Benedictine Monk. Ofcom's chief executive Ed Richards discusses whether ITV will have its PSB remit reduced. President Bush has warned of dire consequences for the US economy if Congress rejects a rescue package for Wall Street. US Congressman John Spratt discusses the chances of a deal being agreed. Sculptor Anish Kapoor describes what is so brilliant about the artist Mark Rothko. James Reynolds and Andrew Coates, of UCL, discuss whether the space programme is a way for China to prove that it is a true world power. David Mepham of Save the Children UK discusses the progress of the Middle East Quartet. Mike Thomson reports on Britain's role in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Vice president of Google Vint Cerf thinks broadcasters need to look at the wider issues approaching visual entertainment in the future. Rev Giles Fraser, Vicar of Putney, and Nick Baines, Bishop of Croydon, discuss the behaviour of City traders.