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The Pledge

Fearless and truthful. Provocative and controversial. Straight-talking and thought-provoking. A new breed of debate.

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Should Meghan and Harry leave royalty behind?

Should Meghan and Harry leave royalty behind?

Greg Dyke thinks if you're a royal, press intrusion comes with the territory.He says if Prince Harry and Meghan are "str... Read more

25 Oct 2019

49mins

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Should we raise the age of criminal responsibility? | When are workplace relationships OK?

Should we raise the age of criminal responsibility? | When are workplace relationships OK?

Scotland's raised the age of criminal responsibility to 12, but on this week's podcast, June Sarpong argues that's still... Read more

8 Nov 2019

50mins

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Will a general election sort out Brexit? | Can the gender pay gap be solved?

Will a general election sort out Brexit? | Can the gender pay gap be solved?

The week, we ask if a Christmas general election is a gamble or a gift for those looking to deliver Brexit.Also:Is the g... Read more

1 Nov 2019

51mins

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Should past mistakes affect a politician's future? | Are we paying attention to women's football?

Should 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 conte... Read more

14 Jun 2019

51mins

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Is it time to ban reality TV? | Should the rich do more for charity?

Is 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 BB... Read more

17 May 2019

49mins

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Are we too easily offended by comedians? | Would national service benefit our young people?

Are 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 decriminali... Read more

21 Jun 2019

51mins

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Should the government help pay for everything? | Is it time to get rid of inheritance tax?

Should the government help pay for everything? | Is it time to get rid of inheritance tax?

This week the panel debates the cost of funerals, and whether it’s right to make the taxpayer foot the bill when a child... Read more

5 Jul 2019

50mins

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Are Baby Boomers to blame for Generation Snowflake? | Is it 'game over' for conventional careers?

Are Baby Boomers to blame for Generation Snowflake? | Is it 'game over' for conventional careers?

This week the panel debates whether the average person is being “priced out” of becoming an MP.Also:Are Baby Boomers to ... Read more

2 Aug 2019

47mins

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Should we say no to a cashless society? | Are Brexiteers outnumbered in the media?

Should we say no to a cashless society? | Are Brexiteers outnumbered in the media?

This week, Greg Dyke baffles younger members of the panel by revealing he prefers to pay for goods with cash.Also:Is Don... Read more

19 Jul 2019

51mins

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Why can't we get offenders into work? | Should we all have a vote on who is next PM?

Why 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 lea... Read more

31 May 2019

50mins

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