In New York’s diamond district, there’s a war on: real vs. fake. It’s hard to know which side is which.

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Sarah Koenig goes on a whirlwind tour of New York City to find out what New Yorkers are worrying about.

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Offers made by Portadown District to allow Orangemen to walk the Garvaghy Road have been revealed in court – including a 4AM march, accommodated by a residents’ protest.The court has finished hearing submissions during the legal challenge to the Secretary of State’s ban on the Drumcree parade. Mr Justice Scoffield is to deliver his judgement next week.Talks broke down after both parties refused to compromise on the proposed route. Olivia Peden is joined by Allison Morris who was in court.

After decades of experience in the hairdressing industry, Bridgeen Keen pivoted to become a hair loss and scalp expert. Her hair loss and hair replacement clinic in the Slieve Donard in Newcastle has helped to restore confidence in men and women in Northern Ireland and beyond, with sites in Belfast, County Down, and Harvey Nichols in Edinburgh. As well as sharing some of the secrets behind her business success, Bridgeen is also passionate about breaking the stigma around hair loss. She joined Cathy Martin to talk all things hair loss, defeating the stigma, and her plans for the future.

Perforated Ulster, Give My Head Peace, and The Long and the Short of it, all produced by the Hole in the Wall gang are being axed by the BBC.The Blame Game has also been culled.The BBC is making major cuts across the corporation as budget cuts take hold.BBC bosses say they have to make difficult decisions – but the cuts mean there will be no more local comedy on our screens.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Tim McGarry and Damon Quinn and Michael McDowell from the Hole in the Wall Gang.

The Burkes are back, but this time it’s not Enoch grabbing the headlines, it’s his sister Ammi.In 2019, Ammi Burke was dismissed from her role at one of Ireland’s most prestigious law firms, Arthur Cox, after just over three years with the company.Seven years, multiple legal battles and countless court appearances later, Ms Burke wants her job back. She and her former employer are facing off at the Workplace Relations Commission.So, what exactly happened between the two sides? And why is a dispute that began years ago still rumbling on in court today?Tessa Fleming is joined by court reporter Seán McCárthaigh as Ammi Burke takes on her old employer.

In Episode 100 of the Sceptic: Michael Murphy on the battle for France, Chris Morrison on the unravelling of the great climate scam. Plus: Jason Arday, ‘autoethnography’ and the fall of academia.

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In Episode 99 of the Sceptic: Steven Edginton on Tan Ikram's campaign for Pakistani judges and the BBC's migrant-rape blindspot. Plus: how to solve the prisons crisis and Burnham's vibes-based energy plan.

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In Episode 98 of the Sceptic: Michael Rainsborough on Andy Burnham’s Ministry of Truth, Richard Lyon on peak oil and Jack Hadfield on the new wave of anti-immigration protests and the persecution of Danny Tommo.

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