{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6846a0a6a13d3373734aa05d/69d646b1086c93c18ba4322f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Driverless Cars and Unused Trains","description":"<p>On this week’s episode, Sarah’s wondering if it really is a good idea to introduce driverless cars to London’s streets, and sticking with transport, Peter would like to know why a new 40-mile train line, and brand spanking new station, are yet to see one single passenger train.</p><p><br></p><p>And the pair pore over our latest mailbag to talk about Crispin Blunt’s assertion&nbsp;</p><p>that he should have been acquitted over his use of controlled substances&nbsp;as&nbsp;charges for drugs should not exist at all. The best&nbsp;Adam Curtis' documentaries to watch and&nbsp;which four people from history that Peter would like to sit in total silence with.</p><p><br></p><p>On our reading and watch list this week:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trauma Zone&nbsp;- Dir: Adam Curtis</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Station: A journey through 20th and 21st century railway architecture and design&nbsp;– Christopher Beanland&nbsp;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Autonomy: The Quest to Build the Driverless Car—And How it Will Reshape Our World -&nbsp;Lawrence D. Burns &amp; Christopher Shulgan</p><p>Please do get in touch, email:&nbsp;Alas@dailymail.co.uk&nbsp;you can leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on Whatsapp – on 07796 657512, start your message with the word ‘alas’.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Presenters: Sarah Vine &amp; Peter Hitchens</p><p>Producer: Philip Wilding</p><p>Editor: Chelsey Moore</p><p>Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini</p><p>Executive Producer: Jamie East</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular</p>","author_name":"Daily Mail"}