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New York congresswoman and Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has revealed she has decided to freeze her eggs and will be documenting the process on social media - despite what she called a 鈥減olitical risk鈥� for sharing her decision. She also confirmed over the weekend that she had not "ruled out the possibility" of running for president. Dr Emma Long Associate Professor of American History and Politics at the University of East Anglia joins Nuala McGovern.

Actor, Tamzin Outhwaite talks about her latest role as the iconic Beverly in Mike Leigh鈥檚 ferocious black comedy, Abigail鈥檚 Party. Opening in London鈥檚 West End next week they鈥檒l be discussing suburban life, social class, materialism and sexual tension in 1970s England.

For those who don鈥檛 know - the luteal phase refers to the second part of the menstrual cycle. Dr Nighat Arif & Charlotte Dodds discuss why so-called 鈥榣uteal uglies鈥� are going viral - videos of women sharing the physical and emotional changes they experience during this time.

Nuala is joined by Bethany Bell, Germany reporter for the 麻豆社, to shine a light on surrogacy laws there after a recent story involving a high-profile German politician, a baby born through surrogacy, and accusations of hypocrisy.

And Kelly Latimer, flight test pilot and aeronautical engineer, is retiring this year after decades spent launching satellites, flying the world's most advanced planes, and even going into space. She reflects on a truly remarkable career.

Presenter: Nuala McGovern
Producer: Kirsty Starkey