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FAQs about The Pledge:How many episodes does The Pledge have?The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.
June 28, 2019Are politicians entitled to a private life? | Should foreign patients be charged to use the NHS?This week the panel debates whether it’s in the national interest for Boris Johnson to answer questions about a reported row at his home.Also:Is violence against women a pandemic?Should the NHS be free at the point of delivery – no matter where you’re from?Does the government need to take a harder line on gambling firms?Do MPs deserve maternity cover?...more52minPlay
June 21, 2019Are we too easily offended by comedians? | Would national service benefit our young people?This week, the panel discuss whether it's OK to make jokes about about attacking politicians.Also:Is time to decriminalise drugs?Should the north get more funding?Has social mobility stalled?Would national service get our kids to put down their smartphones?...more52minPlay
June 14, 2019Should past mistakes affect a politician's future? | Are we paying attention to women's football?The drugs debate dominated the opening exchanges in the Tory leadership contest so the panel discusses whether the contenders should be held to account for past misdemeanours.Also:Is it right for the BBC to scrap free TV licences for over-75s?Are we paying attention to women's football?Do Nike's plus size mannequins promoting sportswear normalise obesity?...more52minPlay
June 07, 2019Is it time to stop funding the search for Madeleine? | Were politicians childish to boycott Trump?On this week's podcast, the panel debate whether the Madeleine McCann investigation should be called off - with Michelle Dewberry arguing the case is being policed according to social class.Also:Were Labour politicians right to protest against Trump?Should bands be banned for aggressive music?Does the high street need to get with the times?Is cricket showing the way on integration?...more53minPlay
May 31, 2019Why can't we get offenders into work? | Should we all have a vote on who is next PM?With more than enough candidates to make up a football team, the panel on The Pledge debate whether the Conservative leadership race should be more democratic.Also:Do we need to rethink the way we rehabilitate prisoners?Who were the real winner of the European elections?Why aren't people aware of the seriousness of antisemitism?How much say should parents have about what their children learn at school?...more51minPlay
May 24, 2019Are we doing enough to tackle climate change? | Should the UK ban the burka?Rachel Shabi makes her debut on The Pledge panel, and argues that the government needs to take drastic action on the environment.Also: Can we afford to lose British Steel?Are disadvantaged students being discriminated against?Should tuition fees be wiped?...more51minPlay
May 17, 2019Is it time to ban reality TV? | Should the rich do more for charity?Carole Malone is arguing that rich people are entitled to do what they like with the money they've earned. And former BBC director-general Greg Dyke tells the panel the Jeremy Kyle Show was getting too "extreme".Also:Can kids handle exam stress?Was Danny Baker's sacking justified?Is the state right to re-nationalise probation services?:: If you're affected by any of this issues discussed in this episode, you can contact Samaritans for help. Call 116 123 from the UK, or e-mail [email protected]...more50minPlay
May 10, 2019Should vaccinations be compulsory? | Is politics sexist?This week, Maajid Nawaz calls anti-vaxxers "selfish and unscientific" - but should they be forced to get their children immunised?Also:Is politics still sexist?Are excluded schoolchildren being failed by the system?Should athlete Caster Semenya be allowed to compete in women's races?...more52minPlay
May 03, 2019Should rape victims be forced to hand phones to police?Carole Malone argues women making rape accusations SHOULD be made to allow police access to their phones. Also:Should Trump address parliament?Was the Huawei leak in the public interest? Are the working class taken seriously?...more53minPlay
April 29, 2019Trailer: Take the debate with youComing soon: Take the debate with you. The Pledge will be available as a podcast every week. Or watch on TV - every Thursday at 8pm on Sky News....more1minPlay
FAQs about The Pledge:How many episodes does The Pledge have?The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.