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Business Matters: Obama asks for extra powers to fight Isis 12 Feb 15

Thu, 12 Feb 15

Months into a bombing campaign against Islamic State, President Barack Obama has sent Congress a draft authorisation to formally use military force. We get reaction from Congressman Chris Van Hollan. Are driverless cars the future of motoring? Our transport correspondent Richard Westcott looked at a few different designs. BBC Reporter (and new mum) Mariko Oi has been exploring the costs of childbirth and we'll discuss how much parenthood costs in different countries around the world. We'll also delve into the online world of Anonymous with our special guest Gabriella Coleman, professor of Scientific and Technological Literacy at MacGill University. The 'hactivists' are taking on Isis - but will they win? And will a pink bus make women more engaged in politics? The UK's Labour Party hopes so - but will our guests? Presenter Roger Hearing is joined not only by Gabriella Coleman but also Vandana Hari of Platts energy analysts in Singapore.