You Decide
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Do we need to believe in aliens?
The appearance of strange monoliths in the Utah desert and Romania has fuelled speculation that creatures from another world want to make contact. Discuss today’s “You Decide” with your class...
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Is Philip Green a scapegoat for capitalism?
The Topshop boss is under fire for living it up while his employees lose their jobs – but some argue a rotten society is just as much to blame as he is. Discuss today’s “You Decide” with your...
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Is conservation the most important job?
As the winners of a prestigious environmental prize collect their awards, some people say there is no more noble task than protecting our planet. Discuss today’s “You Decide” with your class and...
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Are flawed heroes best?
As the world mourns footballing legend Diego Maradona, some commentators argue it was not his sporting achievements that made him an icon – but his personal failings. Discuss today’s “You...
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Is big government best?
The pandemic has lead to an explosion of public spending. For supporters of a small state, this will create a terrible threat to our liberties. Discuss today’s “You Decide” with your class and...
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Will gender equality ever happen?
The BBC has announced its annual list of 100 amazing women. But a UN report finds that women everywhere are still treated much worse than men. Discuss today’s “You Decide” with your class and...
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Was it just science that saved us?
Some are celebrating this week’s vaccine announcement as a brilliant day for science – but it is worth asking whether there are other heroes in this story. Discuss today’s “You Decide” with your...
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Will chess be the next big thing in sport?
The Queen’s Gambit is adding glamour to a skill with a geeky reputation – and young women are flocking to a game that once was the preserve of men. Discuss today’s “You Decide” with your class...
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Can a chance photo change society?
Patrick Hutchinson became a public figure this summer after he rescued a man at a Black Lives Matter march. Now, he is using his fame to fight inequality. Discuss today’s “You Decide” with your...
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Can smells unlock history?
The EU is to spend £2.5m capturing ancient aromas. They hope this will help bring the past alive – but others say we will never know what it felt like at the time. Discuss today’s “You Decide”...
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Is genetic modification wrong?
Some people may refuse to take two new vaccines against Covid-19 because they are genetically engineered – but scientists assure us that the jabs are safe. Discuss today’s “You Decide” with your...
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Has Netflix gone too far?
The new series of The Crown, depicting the Prince of Wales’s troubled first marriage, has been widely criticised, and he himself is said to be furious about it. Discuss today’s “You Decide” with...
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Is nature fighting back?
Wildfires, plagues, hurricanes and now marauding orcas… experts warn that humanity’s treatment of the natural world has awoken a wrathful beast seeking revenge. Discuss today’s “You Decide” with...
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Is satire good for us?
For centuries, satirical art has provided an outlet for our dissatisfactions with politics and society. But in these torrid times, does it cause more harm than good? Discuss today’s “You Decide”...
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Will there be a Trump coup?
Many believe the outgoing president is attempting an illegal power grab. Others, such as Joe Biden, think his refusal to admit defeat is just “embarrassing”. Discuss today’s “You Decide” with...