Moral Maze Podcast
Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
Episodes to download
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What's the bigger threat to Europe: "cultural erasure", or far-right populism?
Wed 17 Dec 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Should children be banned from social media?
Wed 10 Dec 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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The Jury: Moral Innovation or Historic Relic?
Wed 3 Dec 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Politics: Whose Morality Is It Anyway?
Wed 26 Nov 2025
Debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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How much should we consider the role of moral luck?
Wed 19 Nov 2025
Debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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What should we expect from a father?
Wed 12 Nov 2025
Live debate examining the morality of fatherhood.
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Is democracy a failed experiment?
Wed 1 Oct 2025
A special debate examining the morality of democracy.
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Is recognising the state of Palestine a moral duty?
Wed 24 Sep 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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To know or not to know?
Wed 17 Sep 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Is 鈥榥et zero鈥� a moral pursuit?
Wed 10 Sep 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Does the media reflect or exacerbate public disquiet?
Wed 3 Sep 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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What is the moral value of disgust?
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Michael Buerk chairs a live debate examining the morality of disgust.
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Is it time to ditch historical figures as heroes?
Wed 9 Jul 2025
Is the time up for heroes and heroines on banknotes and in society in general?
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Is social cohesion a moral good? And can governments influence it?
Wed 2 Jul 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Is Privacy an outdated concept or a moral right?
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Was Israel right to launch strikes on Iran?
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Was Israel right to launch unprecedented strikes on Iran?
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Is having children a moral duty?
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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AI: Promise or Peril ? Recorded at the Hay Festival
Wed 4 Jun 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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What is the ethical purpose of the NHS?
Wed 16 Apr 2025
Debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Is free trade a moral good?
Wed 9 Apr 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Does elitism damage or protect art?
Wed 2 Apr 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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What's wrong with men?
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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How just is our justice system?
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Is there a moral case for cutting welfare?
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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When should we be grateful?
Wed 5 Mar 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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How should Britain deal with Donald Trump?
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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What should we do about inherited inequality?
Wed 8 Jan 2025
Debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Should morality be enforced?
Wed 18 Dec 2024
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Is democracy still the 'least worst' form of government?
Wed 11 Dec 2024
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
The Evidence Toolkit
Check out the claims made in news stories with this interactive tool.
