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American corporate power is heading south, with Texas now home to the headquarters of more major companies than any other state, beating out both California and New York - what could this mean for the politics of a vast and restless nation?Americans are a restless bunch - they are always on the move and the population of the country has gradually shifted west and south over recent decades as people look for new jobs and new opportunities. Now big businesses are mirroring this long migration trend, drawn by low taxes, light-touch regulation and government-funded incentives that make doing business in the conservative states of the Sun Belt seem as attractive as the weather. At the same time, a number of governors and mayors in Democratic Party-dominated coastal states have been elected on pledges to increase taxes on the rich, in order to fund social services for those less well-off. These competing economic visions are squaring off in a country that's become increasingly politically polarised - and in terms of money and population, it seems that the red Republican states are beating out the blue Democratic enclaves. But as people move from the blue states to the red states, are they bringing their liberal ideals with them, turning once-solidly Republican areas into "purple" electoral battlegrounds? Presenter and producer: Mike Wendling Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Production co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman

Fifteen-year-olds Jasmine and Javaris are in their final year of school in Newcastle upon Tyne. They’re among the thousands of teenagers around the country who are often being told by adults that the outside world is tough, with close to one million people aged 16-24 not in education, employment or training (NEETs) and questions asked about their resilience and readiness for work.Jasmine and Javaris take us inside their world as they consider their plans for further education and beyond. We get a snapshot of teenagers’ lives, as we listen into their work experience, ask their managers what companies really think about the next generation joining the workforce. They question their deputy head about whether they’re being taught the right things and getting the experience they need to learn and earn in the future. And, young people who are already working tell us how well prepared they were for leaving school and what they wish they’d known before starting employment. Produced in collaboration with the BBC Radio 5 Live Teen Summit. Producer: Laura Jones Technical producer: Richard Hannaford Junior production manager: Tom Dunster Editor: Tom Bigwood

As Childline marks its 40th anniversary after the death of its founder, Dame Esther Rantzen, Currently explores how it transformed support for vulnerable children in the UK.Through interviews with staff, volunteers, experts and former users, it traces Childline’s origins in 1986 - a time when victims of abuse often went unheard. The programme shows how the service evolved from a telephone helpline into a predominantly digital counselling service. Josephine McDermott highlights changing concerns among young people. These range from physical and sexual abuse and teenage pregnancy to mental health struggles, bullying and online harms. She also examines the organisation’s achievements, the work of its volunteers, and recent safeguarding failures that have prompted reforms.Details of organisations offering information and support with child sexual abuse and some of the other issues mentioned in this programme are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.Producer and Presenter: Josephine McDermott Researchers: Bethan Ashmead Latham and Evie Yabsley Technical producer: Nicky Edwards Production coordinator: Ellie Dover Editor: Tom Bigwood

Artificial intelligence is beginning to transform many aspects of our lives - but what's its potential for farmers? Producers are facing more challenges than ever, from drought and heat waves to labour shortages and the spiralling price of fuel and fertiliser. Charlotte Smith explores how new technology could help their businesses become more productive and profitable. Could artificial intelligence mean a fourth agricultural revolution, and what will it mean to be a farmer in future?Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

What if you could map the outcome of an election before a single vote was cast? This is the story of the drawing - and redrawing - of electoral battle lines in an unprecedented gerrymandering war that some observers say is undermining democracy in the United States. BBC North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher explores how a once-a-decade act of political admin has turned into a rolling process of extreme political partisanship, as the Democrats and Republicans compete to redraw voting districts in their favour, trying to lock in guaranteed majorities, and upending electoral norms. Anthony looks at the roots of this political chess game, how it has escalated in the past year, and what it means for the future of democracy in the ‘land of the free’. Will the new maps actually secure a Republican victory in November - and how could endless redistricting shape elections in 2028, 2030, and beyond? Presenter: Anthony Zurcher Producer: Ellie House Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Production Coordinator: Katie Morrison Sound mix: James Beard