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Welcome to ‘That’s Debatable!’, the weekly podcast of the Free Speech Union. Hosts Tom Harris and Jan Macvarish – both staffers at the FSU – talk about the free speech controversies that have erupted in the past week and interview some of the main protagonists in those dramas. Edited by Jason Clift. Please like, subscribe and share. Thank you.
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Powered by over a decade of friendship, hosts Nicholas Finch and Kirstan Cunningham provide their gregarious, witty, and sometimes obnoxious comedic insights on current events, pop culture, entertainment and their lives. Sometimes a guest will stop by and other times Nic and Kirstan argue. Listen and laugh along with two of the funniest black men from Alabama.
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Self explanatory. A group of guys with your average debates with beyond average points.
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A 40-something father and his teenage son tackle two sides of one sports talk question.
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Debating against alternative opinions Cover art photo provided by Robert Katzki on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@ro_ka
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A weekly podcast covering the big debatable refereeing decisions in the Premier League.
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A podcast that's both focused on starting a conversation about (possibly) controversial topics, yet not limited in scope of a specific subject. Technology one day, politics another. Scams next week, common family issues another. It really all depends on our listeners letting us know what they are curious to hear a conversation about.
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Two guys talk about the hottest topics in sports today. Topics include fantasy sports and advice, and reviews on the ever-changing sports world.
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Podcast by Debatable Battle Rap Radio
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Build Your Life Into The One You Want Destiny is debatable. But the filter through which you view your circumstances is 100% up to you. Whether you wake up in your own bed, a luxury suite at the Ritz-Carlton, or in a hospital, don’t wait to start building your life into the one you want! (Formerly Ambiguously Blind)
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Bringing the issues in sport discussion to the every day citizen, free from network implemented bias and debating topics while keeping it real. Episodes are short and sweet, perfect for commutes and break time, published every Monday morning. Got an opinion? Feel free to drop a line at [email protected]. Let the debate begin. On iTunes: That's Debatable Twitter: @DebatePodcast Creator: Mac Cerceo Hosts: Mac Cerceo, David King, Jimmy Roberts
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We're just a relatable podcast debating the well known topics of today. Come join the #TableSquad and follow us on all platforms @relatablevsdebatable We're not your average podcast... but why settle for average? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relatablevsdebateable/support
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An improv comedy show where we debate anything and everything, just for the sake of arguing. Each new episode features a debate topic, past debates have been anywhere from "Better Father? Putin vs Trump" to "Haircut for life? Mullet vs Manbun" and everything in between. We have a guest judge to keep the peace, ask questions, and to decide the winner! Rate, review and follow us on Twitter @weliketodebate and on instagram @itsdebatablepod. You can also leave a comment to offer new debate ideas ...
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Send us a text Love is in the air... or maybe that's just the smell of bad decisions. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re diving into the wild world of love—where romance meets ridiculousness. From couples getting arrested in the name of ‘true love’ to weird Valentine’s Day dates you won’t believe happened, we’re breaking down the go…
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With the help of the FSU, a former Royal Marine who served in Iraq has been cleared of publishing threatening material with intent to stir up racial hatred – in reality, a 12-minute Facebook video urging people to stage peaceful protests about illegal immigration. Jamie Michael, an FSU member, was unanimously acquitted by a jury at Merthyr Tydfil C…
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Send us a text This week, we’re taking a test and filling in the blanks. From yoga classes and property theft to teachers behaving badly, we’re here to make a cacophony of bad decisions. So grab your eggs, dodge the poop, and let’s ace this episode!” Hosted by Nicholas Finch & Kirstan Cunningham New Episodes every Thursday!! Please subscribe, rate,…
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We briefly discuss last Saturday’s Manchester event on free expression in football, before moving on to a recent victory for workplace free speech that was reported in The Telegraph. The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has scrapped controversial plans to force its 32,000 members — including 15,000 student members and 46 partner universiti…
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We were delighted to welcome the distinguished composer, musician and educator Martin Speake onto‘That's Debatable!’ this week. Back in February 2024, Martin questioned new ‘anti-racist’ policies at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (TL), his employer for 22 years. As reported in The Times earlier this month, the woke mob then came for…
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Black, White or Other: Grocery Store Potluck
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Send us a text We're back! Did you miss us? This week, Nic and Kirstan welcome 2025 in the only way they know how, a revamped game of Black, White, or Other? Have you pulled off a great train heist? What are you keeping in your bag? Will you have a bar at your funeral? Listen and laugh...and maybe drive a Barbie Jeep! Hosted by Nicholas Finch & Kir…
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Bridget Phillipson has updated the House of Commons on the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act (HEFSA), which secured cross-party support in the last Parliament and received Royal Assent in May 2023. She will now implement some – but not all – of the remaining clauses. Clause 4, a cornerstone of the original law, will not be commenced, accordi…
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On Tuesday 7th January, Jan joined many others in Trafalgar Square to stand in solidarity with Charlie Hebdo and honour the victims from ten years ago. The commemoration took on an added poignancy when a group of French students, visiting the square by chance, spontaneously joined the gathering. Together, they reaffirmed the enduring importance of …
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Can Free Speech Survive Keir Starmer?
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Happy New Year to all our listeners and viewers! We were immensely proud to see both Toby Young and our Chair, Professor Nigel Biggar, in the New Year honours list – an achievement that’s in no small part thanks to the sustained support of all the members and supporters of the FSU over our nearly five years of operation. Tuesday 7thJanuary is the t…
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Send us a text The True Comedy guys bring you good tidings and important news! Take care of yourself! If you're having a tough time and need someone to talk to, please call 988. Hosted by Nicholas Finch & Kirstan Cunningham New Episodes every Thursday!! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or where…
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Send us a text This week, we’re decking the halls with disasters, laughing at holiday hijinks, and diving into bizarre Christmas happenings. From stolen trees and decore to holiday arrests that make Santa’s ‘naughty list’ look tame, we’re here to unwrap the chaos of Christmas. So grab your eggnog, hang tight to your sanity, and let’s sleigh this ep…
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The former Conservative and UKIP MP, Douglas Carswell, writes in The Telegraph this week, “England is no longer a free society. The old country is descending into authoritarianism.” We begin by pondering whether this is true. As Jan points out, the very fact there is a fight on for free expression is a positive and we should eschew a paralysing fat…
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Send us a text You listen, and we judge. As the year draws to a close, your favorite podcast hosts get a few things off their chests. What doesn't Kirstan understand? Is day drinking really that bad? When was the last time you passed out in a blaze of glory? Grab your Scooby snacks, listen, and please don't judge. Hosted by Nicholas Finch & Kirstan…
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We start with some good news. As reported in The Telegraph, Cambridge Constabulary have announced that they will be taking no further action against the FSU member who used the word “pikey” on the phone to the police while reporting two men who were threatening her and her family. Meanwhile, “Rainbow Refuseniks” is the name given to a growing group…
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Unpopular Opinions - Academic Freedom in New Zealand
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We were delighted to welcome Dr James Kierstead onto ‘That's Debatable!’ to discuss his latest report, “Unpopular Opinions: Academic Freedom in New Zealand”. James is a Senior Fellow at the New Zealand Initiative, where his work focuses on universities, free speech, and democracy. We begin with a recap of a story that hit the UK press back in 2021 …
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Send us a text Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of gratitude, family, and food—until chaos gets served as the main course. This week, the True Comedy Guys dive into Thanksgiving Day disasters that put the ‘stuffed’ in trouble. From stolen cars to awkward family brawls that end in handcuffs, we’ve got a plate full of funny, bizarre, and downrig…
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Jan was fortunate enough to join ‘Academics for Academic Freedom’ (AFAF) at their annual conference on Saturday 23rd November and we begin by discussing how important that organisation has become in emboldening academics to fight for their freedom in the university context. The public row around Non Crime Hate Incidents (NCHI) has continued to rumb…
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Send us a text This week, we’re diving into the wild, weird, and downright illegal antics of employees behaving badly. From arrests on the clock to some...uh...creative side hustles, it’s all fair game. So clock in, grab your water cooler gossip, and let’s talk about why professionalism sometimes takes a backseat to plain ol’ chaos! Hosted by Nicho…
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Episode Notes This a test for the Frequently Debatable Podcast! HEY MA, LOOK, NO HANDS! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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Allison Pearson’s visit from Essex Police on Remembrance Sunday has reignited the debate around the state of free expression in the UK. While some confusion remains around the precise details of that doorstep conversation, it has nevertheless thrown the thorny issue of ‘Non-Crime Hate Incidents’ (or NCHI) sharply back into the public eye. The Times…
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When it comes to American politics, it’s probably fair to describe the events of the last seven days as ‘historic’. We begin, therefore, by asking the question, “What does the election of President Trump mean for free expression?” – and it turns out that things are perhaps more nuanced than either side would care to admit. While Trump’s classically…
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Send us a text A deep breath in...now, a deep breath out! This week, your favorite podcast hosts find humor in the strange world we live in. Why is Kirstan crashing out at the grocery store? What happens when we're old, fat, and ugly? Do you join a cult? Take a moment for a laugh and more on True Comedy! Hosted by Nicholas Finch & Kirstan Cunningha…
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A striking chart that we’ve included in November’s newsletter shows how the FSU has surged from just under 14,000 members at the beginning of July, to 20,100 members at the end of October – a percentage increase of 43%. As our graph highlights, it won’t be long before we’re bigger than Aslef and the National Union of Journalists. There’s good news …
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The Battle of Ideas 2024 delivered yet another weekend of thought-provoking talks, panel discussions and debate. It was especially heartening to witness so many attendees from the younger generation – so-called ‘Gen Z’ – contributing to and shaping discussion that will equip us to defend enlightenment principles over the coming years and decades. H…
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Send us a text This week, the True Comedy guys play Black, White, or Other with new outlandish headlines. What are you doing when your Burger King order is wrong? Will your love flood a train station? What are you doing when the raccoons come for you? Put on your shouting shoes and laugh with your favorite podcast hosts. Hosted by Nicholas Finch & …
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It’s been 100 days since Sir Keir Starmer formed his new government and it’s fair to say that they have not been great for freedom in the UK. From the resurrection of Non-Crime Hate Incidents through to the establishment of a new unit commissioned with delivering a Bill to ban trans-inclusive conversion therapy, it’s quite the shopping list of free…
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Send us a text This week, your favorite podcast hosts lay it all on the table! From Glorilla features to kinetic sand cookies, nothing is off limits. Why is Kirstan beefing with Tubi? Why are the "pop the balloon" people so messy? What does Nic need to get off his chest? Get these answers and more on True Comedy! Hosted by Nicholas Finch & Kirstan …
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We are delighted to welcome Bernadette (‘Bernie’) Spofforth onto ‘That’s Debatable!’ this week. The FSU offered to defend Bernie after she was arrested for a social media post on X on 29th July in the wake of the tragic Southport stabbings. She was held in custody for 36 hours on suspicion of publishing written material to stir up racial hatred and…
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STORIES OF RESILIENCE Meningitis Survivors and Advocates Share Their Journeys Welcome to another special and poignant episode of the Destiny is Debatable podcast. As we acknowledge World Meningitis Day on October 5th, we are honored to present a collection of heartfelt stories from around the globe, shared by individuals whose lives have been profo…
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Send us a text It's time for a Pop Quiz! This week, the True Comedy guys play Fill-in-the-Blank with some outlandish headlines. How is Nic's vocabulary? Has Kirstan reached the age where he needs a reason to run? Would you change your name? Is that a pet, or are you just happy to see me? Dance in a tornado and laugh with your favorite podcast hosts…
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Send us a text Open the Door! This week, your favorite podcast gets raided! Join the True Comedy guys as they talk about confiscated items, friendships, and more. Why is Kirstan the crash-out friend? Where do you store 1,000 bottles of baby oil? Is True Comedy really a family show? Listen and laugh with your favorite podcast hosts. Hosted by Nichol…
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A report published this week by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services confirms that police actions such as ‘taking the knee’ or wearing rainbow lanyards are causing confusion amongst police officers and undermining public confidence. The review also suggested that police officers have been recording trivial matters such as non-c…
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A graph of FSU membership growth up to the end of August was shared on our social media channels this week and it is impossible to miss the moment at which the new government began its crackdown on free expression in Britain. As listeners and viewers will already know, one of this government’s earliest anti-free expression decisions was to shelve t…
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