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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Migration
What is our moral responsibility to economic migrants? With Michael Buerk.
16 Oct 2013,43 mins
09/10/2013
Provocative and engaging debate on reforming abortion law, chaired by Michael Buerk.
09 Oct 2013,43 mins
The Pursuit of Happiness
Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
07 Aug 2013,43 mins
31/07/2013
Is Wagner's music morally tainted by his anti-semitism? Engaging debate with Michael Buerk
31 Jul 2013,43 mins
Meritocracy and Privilege
Engaging debate on the morality of meritocracy and privilege, chaired by Michael Buerk.
24 Jul 2013,43 mins
The Morality of Place
Are mixed communities a moral good? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
17 Jul 2013,43 mins
10/07/2013
When is it morally justifiable for an elected government to be thrown out in a coup?
10 Jul 2013,43 mins
Transparency and Secrets
Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
03 Jul 2013,43 mins
26/06/2013
Are baby boomers the Dick Turpin generation? Michael Buerk hosts combative debate.
26 Jun 2013,43 mins
Pornography and the Internet
Combative debate examining the moral issues behind pornography and the internet.
19 Jun 2013,43 mins
27/03/2013
Should history lessons teach patriotism, national humility, citizenship or scepticism?
27 Mar 2013,43 mins
Business and Displeasure
Trade versus human rights - should we be squeamish about dealing with repressive regimes?
20 Mar 2013,43 mins
The Morality of Poverty
Bishops attack the government's welfare plans. Are the cuts immoral? With Michael Buerk.
13 Mar 2013,43 mins
The Ring of Gyges
Are humans naturally good, or would we all do wrong if we could get away with it?
06 Mar 2013,43 mins
Morality of gambling
Is gambling a vice or a morally neutral entertainment? Debate presented by Michael Buerk.
27 Feb 2013,43 mins
Private Education
Michael Buerk and guests debate the morality of private education.
20 Feb 2013,43 mins
Blind Justice
How do we balance the interests of the victim and defendant in the justice system?
13 Feb 2013,43 mins
The Moral Virtue of Marriage
Engaging debate on the moral virtue of marriage. Chaired by Michael Buerk.
06 Feb 2013,43 mins
Nimbyism and HS2
The morality behind Nimbyism and the HS2 project. Debate chaired by David Aaronovitch.
30 Jan 2013,43 mins
Ethical consumerism
Should we as consumers think about the moral consequences of where we spend our money?
05 Dec 2012,43 mins
Rationing the NHS
Should people with 'lifestyle illnesses' be denied NHS treatment? With David Aaronovitch.
28 Nov 2012,43 mins
Morality and Ethics in the Gaza Conflict
Combative, provocative and engaging debate on morality and ethics in the Gaza conflict.
21 Nov 2012,43 mins
The Moral Code of Social Media
What is it acceptable to say on social media? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
14 Nov 2012,43 mins
07/11/2012
Michael Buerk and guests debate the moral leadership of America.
07 Nov 2012,43 mins
The Morality of Drone Attacks
Michael Buerk chairs a debate on the morality of drone attacks, with special guests.
31 Oct 2012,43 mins
Moral Authority of Institutions
Are public inquiries undermining the moral authority of vital institutions in our society?
24 Oct 2012,43 mins
17/10/2012
Has Jimmy Savile's charity work been morally contaminated by revelations of child abuse?
17 Oct 2012,43 mins
The Morality of Public Service Broadcasting
The 90th anniversary of the BBC. Is public service broadcasting a moral good?
10 Oct 2012,43 mins
The Moral Value of Sport
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
01 Aug 2012,43 mins
25/07/2012
How far can and should the state interfere with family life to deal with problem families?
25 Jul 2012,43 mins