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The Pledge

By: Sky News
  • Summary

  • Fearless and truthful. Provocative and controversial. Straight-talking and thought-provoking. A new breed of debate.
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Episodes
  • Is the media alarmist over coronavirus? | Should girls be encouraged to be as strong as boys?
    Mar 6 2020
    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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    50 mins
  • Are kids allowed to change gender too quickly? | Will HS2 be worth the money?
    Feb 14 2020
    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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    53 mins
  • Is coronavirus as bad as it seems? | Should there be a maximum age for a president?
    Feb 7 2020
    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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    52 mins

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