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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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Is the media alarmist over coronavirus? | Should girls be encouraged to be as strong as boys?

Is the media alarmist over coronavirus? | Should girls be encouraged to be as strong as boys?

This week, Nick Ferrari refutes suggestions the media is being alarmist over the COVID-19 outbreak.Also:Should domestic ... Read more

6 Mar 2020

49mins

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Are kids allowed to change gender too quickly? | Will HS2 be worth the money?

Are kids allowed to change gender too quickly? | Will HS2 be worth the money?

This week the panel discuss the rules on children transitioning gender, and ask if we should slow the process. But is it... Read more

14 Feb 2020

52mins

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Is coronavirus as bad as it seems? | Should there be a maximum age for a president?

Is coronavirus as bad as it seems? | Should there be a maximum age for a president?

With mounting concerns about the spread of coronavirus, The Pledge has recruited a doctor as a guest panellist this week... Read more

7 Feb 2020

51mins

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Is football banter at work wrong? | Can we trust facial recognition tech?

Is football banter at work wrong? | Can we trust facial recognition tech?

This week, Femi tells the panel that he doesn’t want police to use facial recognition technology as he thinks the govern... Read more

31 Jan 2020

48mins

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Should Parliament move north? | White privileged men and race

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'I was adopted. Blood isn't thicker than water'

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8 Nov 2019

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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

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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

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Is racism re-emerging in football and society?

Is racism re-emerging in football and society?

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