The Pledge
Fearless and truthful. Provocative and controversial. Straight-talking and thought-provoking. A new breed of debate.
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06.03.2020
50 Minuten
This week, Nick Ferrari refutes suggestions the media is being
alarmist over the COVID-19 outbreak.
Also:
Should domestic abusers be forced to take lie detector tests?
Is Boris Johnson a typical Tory?
Why can't girls be just as strong as boys?
Is racism structural?
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14.02.2020
53 Minuten
This week the panel discuss the rules on children transitioning
gender, and ask if we should slow the process. But is it wrong to
deny treatment to children who say they are sure that are
trans?
Also:
Has the government learned from Windrush?
How much is too much for high speed rail?
Are we asleep to the threat of coronavirus?
Is colour-blind casting the future?
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07.02.2020
52 Minuten
With mounting concerns about the spread of coronavirus, The Pledge
has recruited a doctor as a guest panellist this week - none other
than Love Island's Alex George.
He's arguing the media is fuelling hysteria about the
infection.
Also:
Should there be a maximum age for US President?
Was No10 right to ban some reporters?
Is education the way to prevent radicalisation?
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31.01.2020
48 Minuten
This week, Femi tells the panel that he doesn’t want police to use
facial recognition technology as he thinks the government can't be
trusted.
Also:
Will Brexit bring peace?
Is office football banter harmless?
How should we punish criminals who attack police?
Is antisemitism a thing of the past?
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24.01.2020
52 Minuten
This week Michelle Dewberry presents the case for Parliament moving
to northern England.
Also:
Nick Ferrari on why white privileged men should be able to talk
abut race.
Afua Hirsch says the 'Tradwife' is not a feminist Twitter
trend.
June Sarpong reckons post-Brexit Britain should look to
Africa.
And on his Pledge debut, Geoff Norcott argues that social media is
harming the left at the ballot box.
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Fearless and truthful. Provocative and controversial.
Straight-talking and thought-provoking. A new breed of debate.
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