Moral Maze

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

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Was Israel right to launch strikes on Iran?
Was Israel right to launch unprecedented strikes on Iran?
18 Jun 2025,57 mins
Is having children a moral duty?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
11 Jun 2025,57 mins
AI: Promise or Peril ? Recorded at the Hay Festival
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
04 Jun 2025,57 mins
What is the ethical purpose of the NHS?
Debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
16 Apr 2025,57 mins
Is free trade a moral good?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
09 Apr 2025,57 mins
Does elitism damage or protect art?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
02 Apr 2025,57 mins
What's wrong with men?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
26 Mar 2025,57 mins
How just is our justice system?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
19 Mar 2025,57 mins
Is there a moral case for cutting welfare?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
12 Mar 2025,57 mins
When should we be grateful?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
05 Mar 2025,57 mins
How should Britain deal with Donald Trump?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
26 Feb 2025,57 mins
What should we do about inherited inequality?
Debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
08 Jan 2025,57 mins
Should morality be enforced?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
18 Dec 2024,57 mins
Is democracy still the 'least worst' form of government?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
11 Dec 2024,57 mins
Who and what is 'toxic'?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
04 Dec 2024,57 mins
What is a healthy attitude to death?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
27 Nov 2024,57 mins
Is loyalty a virtue or a vice?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
20 Nov 2024,57 mins
Does intent matter?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
13 Nov 2024,57 mins
VAT on private school fees: justice or spite?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
06 Nov 2024,57 mins
The morality of sending offenders to prison.
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
30 Oct 2024,57 mins
How should we help the global poor?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
23 Oct 2024,57 mins
Should Foreign Tourism Be Discouraged?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
14 Aug 2024,57 mins
What do the riots say about Britain?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
07 Aug 2024,57 mins
Is anything sacred?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
31 Jul 2024,57 mins
24/07/2024
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
24 Jul 2024,57 mins
How can we reduce the temperature of politics?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
17 Jul 2024,57 mins
The Morality of Stepping Down
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
10 Jul 2024,57 mins
What is history for?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
03 Jul 2024,57 mins
Price vs Value of Arts and Culture
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
26 Jun 2024,57 mins
Do we need a final farewell?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
19 Jun 2024,57 mins