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Moral Maze

BBC Radio 4
Democracy
Climate Change
Social Media
Mental Health
Public Opinion
Social Cohesion
Brexit
Donald Trump
United States
Assisted Dying
Immigration
Education
Artificial Intelligence
Media
Mass Tourism
Free Trade
Fatherhood
Truth
Philosophy
Environmental Impact Of Tourism

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

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A record one in seven people in England were prescribed antidepressants in the last year, according to NHS figures. More than nine million patients now take the drugs, and while they may be essential in many cases, the prevalence of mental ill-health... more

AI data centres are expanding across the UK and around the world. Tech giants and governments see them as essential infrastructure for future prosperity; the engines of economic growth, scientific innovation, improved healthcare and national security... more

Michael Buerk chairs a special debate from the Hay Festival examining the morality of networks.

The release of the Epstein files has been a reminder that power often flows not just through formal institutions, but through webs of connection: politic... more

In 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote that all men are created equal, endowed with unalienable rights... life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. During his lifetime Jefferson owned more than 620 slaves. As America marks 250 years since the Declaration,... more

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Owen Espley
Campaign manager at Global Action Plan
Global Action Plan
Episode: Data Centres: Whose Thirst Comes First?
Michael Tobin
Tech entrepreneur who builds data centers
Independent/Tech entrepreneur
Episode: Data Centres: Whose Thirst Comes First?
Carissa Veliz
Associate Professor of Philosophy at Oxford; author on AI ethics
University of Oxford
Episode: Data Centres: Whose Thirst Comes First?
Carlo Cordasco
Assistant Professor at Manchester University; moral philosopher on AI ethics
University (Manchester)
Episode: Data Centres: Whose Thirst Comes First?
Aaron Reeves
Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics; co-author of Born to Rule, The Making and Remaking of the British Elite
London School of Economics
Episode: Are networks the glue of society or the architecture of privilege?
George Pitcher
Priest, journalist, former public affairs secretary to the Archbishop of Canterbury; Garrick Club member
Garrick Club
Episode: Are networks the glue of society or the architecture of privilege?
Andrew Graystone
Safeguarding campaigner; writer on institutional networks, Church of England and sexual abuse
Church of England
Episode: Are networks the glue of society or the architecture of privilege?
Julia Hobsbawm
Businesswoman, entrepreneur, and the world's first professor of networking at Cass Business School
Cass Business School
Episode: Are networks the glue of society or the architecture of privilege?
Richard Carwardine
American Rhodes Professor of American History, Oxford University
Oxford University
Episode: Are America's founding ideals a reality or a myth?

Hosts

Mona Siddiqui
Host with witness guidance and panel facilitation; contributes religious and social context.
Jonny Diamond
Presenter guiding live debates on moral questions and facilitating discussion.
Anne McElvoy
Host and panel host; leads discussions and introduces witnesses.
Michael Buerk
Panelist and moderator with extensive broadcast experience.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 985 ratings
  • Climate lemmings

    When is someone going to educate these clowns that there is no climate catastrophe.

    There presupposition that it exists means everything they say about it is ridiculous!

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    Fettster
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Losing its mojo

    Used to be essential listening, now they really need to get rid of the dead wood. Matthew Taylor and Mona Siddique need to be put out of their misery.

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    3
    Donegal50
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Expected more from the Beeb

    I was expecting some intellectual debate but the speakers were relatively uninformed and their arguments mostly based on personal / anecdotal evidence rather than solid evidence. Was hoping for something more informative and thought provoking.

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    2
    Tjgrainge
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • 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

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    3
    PatriciaMcK
    United Kingdom9 months 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 Kingdom9 months ago

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Fans praise the format for challenging conversations that connect philosophy to real-world issues.
Listeners value rigorous ethical inquiry and a wide range of perspectives.
Critics note occasional perceived bias or heavy emphasis on certain schools of thought.

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Is it moral to attack Iran?
Q: Should the international community intervene given the regime's repression of its own people?
There is broad support for considering humanitarian arguments, but skepticism remains about unilateral action and the effectiveness of intervention without broad international consensus.
Is it moral to attack Iran?
Q: Is the moral case for attacking Iran urgent, or could it be avoided without catastrophic consequences?
The panelists debate whether urgency justifies war, with some arguing that regional stability and humanitarian concerns demand action, while others claim there is no clear justification and emphasize risks and illegality.
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.

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What is Moral Maze about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program centers on provocative, live debates about high-stakes moral questions shaped by current events. Episodes often feature a rotating panel of scholars, journalists, and policy thinkers who impose rigor on topics like democracy, education, foreign policy, religion in public life, and technology's social impact. The format typically opens with a moral prompt, explores diverse viewpoints through witnesses and panelists, and wraps with reflective synthesis, aiming to illuminate rather than prescribe. Its hallmark is combative but thoughtful dialogue that surfaces competing values, with guests ranging from philosophers and academics to policymakers and journalists. This mix may appeal to listeners who enjoy rigorous ethical analysis, c... more

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2. Michael Tobin
3. Carissa Veliz
4. Carlo Cordasco
5. Aaron Reeves
6. George Pitcher
7. Andrew Graystone
8. Julia Hobsbawm

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