Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast

Natural rock arches can take millions of years to form, but sometimes only moments to fall. From Malta's famous Azure Window to Utah's towering sandstone formations, why do these extraordinary structures collapse? And can science help us predict, or even prevent, their demise?Guest: Jeffrey Moore, Professor, Geology & Geophysics, University of Utah.Producer: Ali Benton

The Polish Constitutional Tribunal, which was heavily politicised by the previous Government, has been holding up multiple reforms that would restore rights, for example to abortion. After an attempted takeover of the tribunal by judges aligned with the current liberal Government, it is possible the right will be more unified and in a stronger position to win next year's election. Guest: Bartosz Brzesinski, senior reporter for Politico Europe Producer: Ann Arnold

Ian Dunt on the fallout from America’s midterm elections and why Britain can no longer afford to rely on Washington. Plus, Labour’s sweeping immigration overhaul: longer waits for permanent residency and refugee settlement periods of up to 30 years.Guest: Ian Dunt: iNews columnist and regular LNL commentatorProducer: Ali Benton 

Fifty years since the publication of his ground-breaking book, The Selfish Gene, Richard Dawkins reflects on the ideas that defined his career, the debates the book sparked around the world, and what fifty years of subsequent research have confirmed, refined or challenged. He also reflects on the developments in artificial intelligence, where they may take us in the evolutionary process and how it's being used in determining the characteristics of babies. Professor Dawkins is touring Australia with Thinkable events.Guest: Professor Richard Dawkins, evolutionary biologist and author Producer: Catherine ZengererGet in touch: Email us at [email protected]

Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot has been asked to try to form a new coalition government, meeting Israel's President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem on Sunday to receive his invite to start negotiations. But as it stands, every prospective deal will require major concessions. Guest: Irris Makler, journalist and former Jerusalem correspondent