The Debate

By FRANCE 24 English

The Debate episodes

December 20, 2016 Berlin attack: What response to Christmas market rampage? (part 1)
Now it's Berlin. Twelve people have been killed after a truck rammed through security gates and into a crowded Christmas market. The rampage bears the hallmarks of the Bastille Day attack in Nice and follows warnings that Christmas-related events could be targeted. The profile of the suspect will renew scrutiny of Germany's refugee policy, despite the county’s pro-active efforts to integrate new arrivals. It’s times like these that test the resolve of Europe's reluctant hegemon. Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
18 min
December 20, 2016 Berlin attack: What response to Christmas market rampage? (part 2)
Now it's Berlin. Twelve people have been killed after a truck rammed through security gates and into a crowded Christmas market. The rampage bears the hallmarks of the Bastille Day attack in Nice and follows warnings that Christmas-related events could be targeted. The profile of the suspect will renew scrutiny of Germany's refugee policy, despite the county’s pro-active efforts to integrate new arrivals. It’s times like these that test the resolve of Europe's reluctant hegemon. Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
26 min
December 20, 2016 Rage against the machines: Is automation destroying the labour market? (part 2)
A fear of immigrants seems to have been at the heart of both the Brexit vote and Donald Trump’s election: Many have blamed immigrants of stealing jobs and undercutting wages. But are foreigners really to blame for the problems in the West and the decrease of manufacturing- and other blue-collar jobs? What about the robots who are increasingly replacing us? Is there even a future in waiting on tables or working behind a cash register? What does this development mean for us? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
27 min
December 19, 2016 US Electoral College vote: Is it time to overhaul the system? (part 2)
The United States heads into the next step of the presidential electoral process: the Electoral College’s vote. Donald Trump, the president-elect, is set to become president, unless the Electoral College, against all expectations, decides to vote otherwise. There has been a push in recent weeks for members of the Electoral College to disregard usual procedure. Is it possible? It is ethical? And is it even legal?
18 min
December 19, 2016 US Electoral College vote: Is it time to overhaul the system? (part 1)
The United States heads into the next step of the presidential electoral process: the Electoral College’s vote. Donald Trump, the president-elect, is set to become president, unless the Electoral College, against all expectations, decides to vote otherwise. There has been a push in recent weeks for members of the Electoral College to disregard usual procedure. Is it possible? It is ethical? And is it even legal?
18 min
December 15, 2016 What the hack? Putin accused of US elections meddling (part 1)
Did Russia really swing the U.S. elections? Reports by the New York Times and NBC point the finger directly at Vladimir Putin over the hacking of emails during the campaign. What could be the true motive? And might the upcoming French and German elections be at risk too? The internet was touted as the gateway to a more transparent society. Has it instead become a tool for undermining democracy? Is the way we use the internet due for a rethink? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
18 min
December 15, 2016 What the hack? The vulnerability of the digital age (part 2)
Did Russia really swing the U.S. elections? Reports by the New York Times and NBC point the finger directly at Vladimir Putin over the hacking of emails during the campaign. What could be the true motive? And might the upcoming French and German elections be at risk too? The internet was touted as the gateway to a more transparent society. Has it instead become a tool for undermining democracy? Is the way we use the internet due for a rethink? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
27 min
December 14, 2016 Aleppo's fall, Iran's win? Tehran's role in Syria (part 1)
The Aleppo ceasefire did not last long. Despite a deal worked out between Russia and Turkey, shelling resumed in a matter of hours, with rebel groups accusing Iran of blocking the agreement. As the West argues over Russia's role, Tehran-backed militias are doing a good portion of the actual fighting. After the fall of Aleppo, what future for Iran in Syria and in the wider region? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Andy HILLIAR, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
18 min
December 14, 2016 Aleppo's fall, Iran's win? Tehran's role in Syria (part 2)
The Aleppo ceasefire did not last long. Despite a deal worked out between Russia and Turkey, shelling resumed in a matter of hours, with rebel groups accusing Iran of blocking the agreement. As the West argues over Russia's role, Tehran-backed militias are doing a good portion of the actual fighting. After the fall of Aleppo, what future for Iran in Syria and in the wider region? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Andy HILLIAR, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
26 min
December 13, 2016 A friend of Putin: Trump picks Exxon boss for Secretary of State (part 1)
After keeping us guessing for weeks, Donald Trump has picked an oil man to be the United States' top diplomat. Like Donald Trump and a number of fellow cabinet members, Exxon chair and CEO Rex Tillerson has never held public office of any kind. Handicap or advantage? His close relationship with Putin is raising eyebrows on Capitol Hill, after having received the Kremlin's Order of Friendship. Where does this leave relations between the US, Russia and the rest of the world? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Andrew HILLIAR, François WIBAUX and Laure FOURQUET.
19 min

About The Debate

From the publisher's feed

A live debate on the topic of the day, with four guests. From Monday to Thursday at 7:10pm Paris time.

Share The Debate

Sign up to save your podcasts

The Debate

The Debate episodes

About The Debate

More shows like The Debate

Global News Podcast

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

Fareed Zakaria GPS

Intelligence Squared

Newshour

Amanpour

The Documentary Podcast

The Interview

arts24

People & Profit

Access Asia

Talking Europe

The 51%

Fashion

Inside Europe

Tech 24

Down to Earth

Business

Inside the Americas

Europe Rendezvous

The World This Week

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Reporters

Focus

Banlieue Project

The Ezra Klein Show

The Observers

Press Review

Ones and Tooze

The Observers Direct

The Foreign Affairs Interview

The Global Story