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Welcome to ‘That’s Debatable!’, the weekly podcast of the Free Speech Union. Hosts Tom Harris and Ben Jones – 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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Podcast by ThatsDebatable
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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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Podcast by Highly Debatable
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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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Official Battle Rap PodCast. Enjoy
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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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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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Podcast by Debatable Battle Rap Radio
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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 thatsdebatablepodcast@gmail.com. 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 Are you locked in? This week, the True Comedy guys begin welcoming Fall and receive telepathic messages from Kanye. Why is Nich apologizing to his Pastor? Are Nich and Kirstan making a 5 minute long Beyoncé joke? What’s the difference between a homecoming float and a Cyber Truck? Grab your nearest distressed Halle Berry wig and laugh…
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The government has this week continued its extrajudicial onslaught on civil liberties. As reported in The Telegraph, the Home Secretary is now “committed to reversing the Tories’ decision to downgrade the monitoring of non-crime hate incidents, specifically in relation to anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, so they can be logged by police”. But the und…
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Send us a text Let's take a random vacation! This week, Nic and Kirstan enjoy the last few days of summer with a podcast road trip. Are Nic's hot girl summer days coming to an end? Are you prepared for a sketchy restroom break? Are you bilingual if you are fluent in the language of petty? Count your chicken nuggets and laugh while road-tripping wit…
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Send us a text This week, the True Comedy guys talk about new Olympic sports, hunger, and sleep deprivation. Are you really young at heart..but not in body or spirit? Does Kirstan have a nerdy confession? What's the strangest thing you've done to get rest? Why was Nic toasted in the sun? Grab a plate and laugh with your favorite podcast hosts. Host…
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Send us a text This week, the True Comedy guys talk about weird sports, random crimes, A.I. deep fakes, and owning a piece of history. Is Kirstan an actual dinosaur? Do your crushed hopes and dreams qualify you for the Adult Make-A-Wish program? Is Nic's ability to read tied to his complexion? Earn a Heisman Trophy and laugh with your favorite podc…
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Given the ongoing civil unrest across the UK, we are worried that the new government is about to clamp down harder and faster on our free expression than we might have first thought. Specifically, over the weekend there has been a railing against online anonymity, something that Ben Sixsmith covers in a piece for the Critic. A hastily rolled-out ba…
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Send us a text Let's take a trip down memory lane. This week Nic and Kirstan recount the moment they "turned Black!" When did you notice "outside" was a smell? Did you get an allowance as a child? Can you communicate telepathically? Listen and laugh...and enter our safe space! Hosted by Nicholas Finch & Kirstan Cunningham New Episodes every Thursda…
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Send us a text This week, your favorite podcast hosts talk screenshots, personal attacks, and much more. Did Nic really get Carlee Russell to respond with another written statement? From Jonah and the whale to random online arguments, why are there so many random screenshots on Kirstan's phone? Get these answers and more on True Comedy! Hosted by N…
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Last week, the new Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson issued a written statement to the House of Commons saying she intended to ‘pause’ the Freedom of Speech Act. The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 was the one tangible thing the Conservatives did to defend free speech in the past 14 years. Indeed, it was thanks to the lobbying ef…
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After a week that included the attempted assassination of former President Trump and the breaking news that President Biden will no longer be standing in November’s US election, we discuss how political polarisation so rapidly fosters an environment in which cancel culture thrives. Of particular note is the manner in which many on the right are now…
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Send us a text What’s socially unacceptable but hilarious? This week, your favorite podcast hosts are in a mood. Would you call the police to get out of a date? Why is Nic reading a prepared statement from Carlee Russell in honor of the anniversary of her kidnapping. Has Kirstan changed his opinions on Spirit Airlines? Does your dog protect you fro…
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On Tuesday 9 July, the Free Speech Union was honoured to bring together an expert panel that included whistleblowers Sue Evans and Dr David Bell from the Tavistock Clinic, who risked their careers and much more to pursue the truth. As anticipated, the evening was a unique opportunity for us to learn the core free expression lesson from the Cass Rep…
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Send us a text It's hot outside! Are you prepared for a shower rumble? This week Nic and Kirstan beat the heat with a summer themed game of Black, White, or Other? What's one of your biggest fears? Who would you feed to Big Foot? Listen and laugh...and maybe fire up the grill! Hosted by Nicholas Finch & Kirstan Cunningham New Episodes every Thursda…
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While the FSU persists in its mission to remain politically non-partisan, we are worried that the new government could bring in laws that criminalise vast swathes of speech. Freddie Attenborough highlights these concerns in an article for our website and we begin today with a discussion around the five primary free expression issues that he identif…
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Send us a text Fire up the Hookah! This week, your favorite podcast hosts talk black jobs, the BET awards, and petty revenge. DId you know that as Nic gets darker, so does his humor? How would you evade the police? What's Kirstan's beef with BET? How big is thine back? Get these answers and more on True Comedy! Hosted by Nicholas Finch & Kirstan Cu…
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In January 2024, Amelia Sparrow (not her real name) was dismissed by a Liberal Democrat MP after only three full days in her role of Parliamentary Researcher. She believes this happened because of pressure from the Liberal Democrat Party after she gave voice to her belief that sex is real, immutable and important. Amelia has submitted a claim to th…
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The FSU has reviewed each of the main party manifestos (Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat, Reform) for what they have to say about the five freedoms that we defend: freedom of speech, academic freedom, freedom of expression, freedom of the press and freedom of religion. In today’s episode, we compare and contrast the results of our review. Fre…
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The Free Speech Fates have woven a Greek thread through today’s episode, starting with the Olympic Games. A 33-page ‘Portrayal Guidelines’ document, published ahead of this summer’s Paris Games, states that a person’s sex is not assigned based on genetics alone. As reported by the Telegraph, the International Olympic Committee has been accused by M…
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Send us a text What do you want to ask a black person? This week, the True Comedy guys answer the internet's burning questions. Have you heard of a wireless hole puncher? Is fried chicken really that great? How does nonverbal communication work when you have a little more melanin in your system? What does the hand jive mean? Find out on this Junete…
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As reported in the Mail, Durham university last week postponed a debate on whether “Palestinian Leadership is the Biggest Barrier to Peace”. According to the article, a 'mob' of pro-Palestine protesters locked students inside a chamber for more than two hours and created a human chain around the building. Mohab Ramadan, a speaker for the opposition…
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Kevin's story begins with a passion for motocross, fueled by the adrenaline of performing gravity-defying stunts. But life took a dramatic turn when a catastrophic accident left him paralyzed. In a split second, Kevin had to decide between two grim outcomes: staying on his bike and risking a broken neck or jumping off and potentially breaking his l…
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Send us a text Has your life changed, and you need to denounce a few things? Nic and Kirstan need to! This week, your favorite podcast hosts cut ties with everything from a particular letter of the alphabet to a pantry staple. Are you being tempted to use your special skillset in a not-so-legal way? How much of a hater do you have to be to want peo…
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The Free Speech Union has responded to the Office for Students’ (OfS) consultation on its proposed new guidance for English universities on how best to uphold academic freedom and free speech on campus. Realistically, the OfS’s approach to freedom of speech is likely to be unpopular with universities and, as a result, could face legal challenge. Ou…
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In this episode, host John Grimes sits down with Jonathan Tuteur, an executive leadership coach, speaker, and author of the forthcoming book, Seizing Today, to discuss his remarkable journey with epilepsy. Johnathan shares his story, from frequently being misidentified as John Stewart to his life-changing epilepsy diagnosis at the age of 30. With o…
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Send us a text What do you want to see before the year ends? This week, the True Comedy guys talk beef and graduation etiquette. Have you heard of Car Jitsu? Should Kirstan use his voice for money? How ghetto is your home? Who is Nic starting beef with? Get scammed and listen to a new episode of True Comedy! Hosted by Nicholas Finch & Kirstan Cunni…
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The first quarter of 2024 was the FSU’s busiest yet for free speech case work and we begin by reflecting on what insight this gives us into the state of cancel culture in the UK. Moving to the global scale, The Guardian last week revealed the headlines from Article 19’s Global Expression Report 2024. According to the analysis, more than half of the…
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Ben spoke at the launch of SEEN (Sex Equality and Equity Network) in Parliament last week and made the point that the FSU has handled over 700 cases relating to gender critical beliefs. It’s perhaps not surprising, therefore, that sex and gender feature in our first main item. The Telegraph reports how civil servant and FSU member Eleanor Frances i…
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Send us a text What's that noise? This week Nic and Kirstan are back with a life lesson and a few jokes. From alligators and McDonald’s to fried cicadas, it's big back season! How long can you rep your set? How do you fit box braids in a Power Rangers helmet? Has the light-skinned king been dethroned? Listen and laugh...and get professional mental …
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Today we take a slightly different tack and explore the 1999 film ‘The Matrix’, which imparts a deep well-spring of metaphors for describing cancel culture. In addition to being an action-packed blockbuster, the movie touches on philosophical ideas from such luminaries as Lewis Carroll, René Descartes, Plato and Immanuel Kant. Moving on to looming …
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FSU General Secretary, Toby Young, was nearly abducted last week by the infamous Hate Monster during a visit to Scotland. Video footage shows Toby finally triumphing over the beast, which he describes as “a cartoon creature that looks like a hairy pepperoni”. The Pepperoni of Hate would doubtless approve of VisitBritain’s latest language guide. As …
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We whizz through a couple of this week’s free speech headlines today before providing listeners with an update on Linzi Smith’s case against Newcastle United and the Premier League, a story which has now been picked up by the BBC. Linzi is crowdfunding to assist with her next legal stage under the relevant pre-action protocol. This is a David and G…
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Toby Young has written a sobering piece in this week’s Spectator, surveying speech-restricting laws in the works across the world, from Poland to Canada – the latter threatening to establish a form of speech precrime. While it is troubling to see how far free expression has dropped down the priority list of governments, Toby ends with a call to pra…
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Send us a text Is the pen really mightier than the sword? This week, the True Comedy guys are talking about beef. From celebrity fights to relationship arguments, why are we fascinated by internet arguments? Does Nic want to be an Internet troll? Who is Kirstan beefing with? Have you ever argued with yourself? Run up, get done, and listen to a new …
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