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In June 2008 JK Rowling gave this speech to Harvard University

The text of this speech can be found here: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2008/06/text-of-j-k-rowling-speech/

Followed by a short discussion on the speech.

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This is part 2 from Programme 14 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on January 19th and presented by Ted Mellamphy, Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien

The show is in four parts and usually has this format:

(1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays.

(2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays.

(3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays.

(4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Moira. Published at 4pm on Mondays

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