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Moral Maze

BBC Radio 4
Democracy
Public Opinion
Brexit
Climate Change
Assisted Dying
Political Polarization
Trust In Politics
Populism
Political Trust
Autocracy
Arts and Culture
Iraq War
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Citizens Assemblies
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Russia

Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze

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What is truth? In a special edition of The Moral Maze, we discuss perhaps the most significant question in all of human thought. It sits at the foundation of how we understand reality, and how we communicate and behave towards one another.

The obvio... more

Tommy Robinson's carol concert claimed to be "putting Christ back into Christmas". Church of England Bishops quickly pointed out that Christ never went away and warned about Christmas becoming another proxy in the culture wars. Many of Robinson's sup... more

As Australia begins its pioneering social media ban for under-16s, governments around the world will be watching closely. The move, which represents a significant challenge to Big Tech's dominance, aims to protect children from online harms like cybe... more

The jury trial has been around for almost 1,000 years. Magna Carta, in 1215, enshrined the principle that “No free man shall be... imprisoned… except by the lawful judgement of his peers.” That could be about to change, under the proposal by the Just... more

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Professor Charlie Beckett
Director of Polis, a think tank on journalism and society at the London School of Economics
Episode: What Is Truth?
Fay Bound-Alberti
Professor of Modern History at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: What Is Truth?
Mark Vernon
Philosopher and psychotherapist
Episode: What Is Truth?
Hilary Lawson
Founder of the Institute of Arts and Ideas, philosopher
Episode: What Is Truth?
Reverend Chris Wickland
Pastor of the Living Word Church and a speaker alongside Tommy Robinson.
Living Word Church
Episode: What's the bigger threat to Europe: "cultural erasure", or far-right populism?
Dr. Chris Kandiah
Founder of the Sanctuary Foundation which supports refugees.
Sanctuary Foundation
Episode: What's the bigger threat to Europe: "cultural erasure", or far-right populism?
Eric Kaufmann
Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham and author of 'White Shift.'
University of Buckingham
Episode: What's the bigger threat to Europe: "cultural erasure", or far-right populism?
Adrian Pabst
Political philosopher and author of 'The Politics of Virtue.'
Episode: What's the bigger threat to Europe: "cultural erasure", or far-right populism?
Jennifer Powers
Founder and director of the Unplugged Coalition, which campaigns for a smartphone-free childhood.
Unplugged Coalition
Episode: Should children be banned from social media?

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Mona Siddiqui
Presenter and a prominent voice on moral and ethical issues, offering insights into the cultural dimensions of moral debates.
Anne McElvoy
Host and moderator known for her sharp questioning and engagement in moral conversations surrounding current affairs.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 965 ratings
  • Old people.

    If you want to listen to rich older people talk about subjects they understand little of, in an opinionated way, this is the show for you. Hearing them not even understand the difference between a smartphone messaging app and true social media is embarrassing in a discussing about banning children (anybody under the age of 18) from social media perfectly demonstrates that this show would be far better with a majority panel under the age of 40 years old. As it stands, it’s mostly rich people that... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    PatriciaMcK
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Interesting but elitist

    A great show, usually fairly well balanced and informed. Let down by the fact it rarely features diverse voices and those who may be considered diverse are still from the ‘right’ class. Therefore it remains slightly detached and distanced from every day society. Expand your guests and panel to really understand and represent society.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Budgie241989
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Who are you?

    Who are you as colonist to give opinions about Palestine right to exist ? Not once as uk apologised for its colonial past!! Zionist history was created by colonialism

    Now you talk about Isreal rights ?! It lost its relevance after genocide that it enjoys it play it’s right after mass starvation and killing of children It lost its rights after decades of oppression and destruction So many people so many slaughtered And all you can do is talk about its justice for 710 NO it is not Thos Israel is... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovealways#
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Good at the time

    This show is pretty much all you’re going to get, which brings different levels of philosophical narratives to the table. But I find it could be even better. Like anything, it takes time to build, to interview and to knock bias on the door. So don’t expect something amazing, instead explore with an open mind, because that what this show offers you as the listener, it leaves you with other questions. It lacks certain elements, but then it does go a bit beyond the obvious neoclassical style of the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Our abstract minds
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Moral Maze or Legal Maze?

    Just listened to the episode about Israel and Iran. I was hoping for a discourse on the morality around recent events. Too many of the speakers talked about the legality of the situation. Whether something is legal (or not) does not determine the morality of the situation.i was dissapointed that the moderator / presenter made no attempt to move the arguments on to the moral issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MGSYD74
    Australia7 months ago

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Many find the show necessary for understanding complex moral issues, while some express dissatisfaction with the depth of discussion.
Listeners appreciate the diverse perspectives but sometimes feel the discussions are dominated by certain viewpoints.
The format is engaging but can be perceived as combative, which may appeal to some but not others.
The debates are intellectually stimulating and encourage critical reflection.
Overall reception is mixed but leans towards those who value thorough ethical discourse.

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What Is Truth?
Q: So Hilary, you think the attack on objective truth... do you think that's been successful?
I think objective truth is gone, yeah, all of the evidence.
What Is Truth?
Q: Hilary Lawson, do you think it's possible to know the truth, to have a perfect understanding of the truth?
Maybe not to know, but I think to love the truth is possible.
What Is Truth?
Q: Professor Beckett, could you say briefly what you think is the difference between fact and truth?
Facts are more tangible, they're data; truth is in the eyes of the beholder.
What's the bigger threat to Europe: "cultural erasure", or far-right populism?
Q: What should we be worried about?
We should be worried about the lack of courage and confidence in our own best traditions, including civic identity and Christian ethos.
Is democracy a failed experiment?
Q: Do you see Trump as undemocratic?
Yes, he definitely has authoritarian tendencies and represents some undemocratic elements within his coalition.

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A unique format blends combative debate and moral examination, drawing on the week's pressing news stories. Each episode features a panel of hosts and experts engaging in rigorous discussions, often inviting a diverse range of perspectives on complicated ethical dilemmas. The topics covered span across cultural phenomena, legal systems, social dynamics, and controversies, allowing listeners to rethink their own values and beliefs regarding morality in contemporary society. The discussions are characterized by critical analysis, public engagement, and an emphasis on understanding various viewpoints, making it essential listening for those interested in current affairs and ethical discourse.

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1. Professor Charlie Beckett
2. Fay Bound-Alberti
3. Mark Vernon
4. Hilary Lawson
5. Reverend Chris Wickland
6. Dr. Chris Kandiah
7. Eric Kaufmann
8. Adrian Pabst

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