Debatable Discussions
Episodes
S4 E28: British Politics in 2025
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Debatable Discussions Christmas Special.Join Dejan and John as they discuss British politics in 2025, and its future in the coming years. Go subsc...
S4 E27: Environmentalism with Lord Goldsmith
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are joined by Baron Goldsmith of Richmond Park, Zac Goldsmith. Tune in to hear us discuss the importance of championing nature in politics. ...
S4 E26: Nostalgia and the Human Consciousness
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, John and Dejan discuss the sentiment of nostalgia and the legacy the past has on us. They also touch upon what consciousness is and how ou...
S4 E25: Is peace possible for Ukraine ?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are discussing Trump's recent 28 point peace plan to end the Russo-Ukraine war. John and Dejan discuss whether peace is possible ...
S4 E24: Freedom of Speech
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should we have full freedom of speech. Join Dejan and John as they discuss this controversial question. Please like, subscribe, and give us a 5* revie...
S4 Episode 23: In conversation with Mark Leonard
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are joined by Mark Leonard, Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Tune in to hear us discuss the UK's relations ...
S4 Episode 22: In conversation with Ryan Wain, Executive Director of Politics at the TBI.
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Ryan Wain, Executive Director of Politics at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. Tune in to hear us discuss the work of...
S4 Episode 21: In conversation with Christopher Harding on Japan.
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, John and Dejan are joined by Christopher Harding, a Japanese Historian at Edinburgh University. Tune in to hear them discuss Japanese history, ...
S4 Episode 20: In conversation with Douglas Carswell
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, John and Dejan are joined by Douglas Carswell. Tune in to hear them discuss issues ranging from immigration to the British Empire. Whilst not n...
S4 Episode 19: Epistemology
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, John and Dejan are discussing epistemology, and its main theories. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating or like us wherever you are listenin...
S4 Episode 18: Rayner's resignation and the Reform Party Conference
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are discussing the recent resignation of Deputy PM Angela Rayner, and the Reform Party UK conference. Tune in to hear them discus...
S4 Episode 17: In conversation with Sebastian Burduja
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are joined by Sebastian Burduja, the Former Minister of Energy for Romanian and current Member of Romanian parliament. Tune in to...
S4 Episode 16: An overview of the British Empire
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are discussing the British Empire. Listen to them discuss its origins, most notable themes, and effects. Please give us a 5 ...
S4 Episode 15: Noam Chomsky
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are discussing the renowned American Philosopher Noam Chomsky. Please follow the podcast and give us a 5 star rating wherever you...
S4 Episode 14: Aesthetics
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are discussing aesthetics, the branch of philosophy which studies beauty and taste. In particular, watch the episode to hear them...
S4 Episode 13: In conversation with Joshua Reynolds, the youngest Lib Dem MP.
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are joined by Joshua Reynolds, the Lib Dem MP for Maidenhead. Listen to them discuss everything from water reforms to youth invol...
S4 Episode 12: Are the Tories toast? With Matt Sinclair
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are joined by Matt Sinclair, one of the most active conservative party campaigners in the country. Tune in to hear them discuss t...
S4 Episode 11: In conversation with Julian Worricker
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are discussing journalism, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the Israel=Palestine conflict with BBC journalist Julian Worricker. Please...
S4 Episode 10: Starmer's first year in office
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are joined by Daniel as they delve into a discussion on Starmer's first year in office. Listen to hear them discuss the rise of r...
S4 Episode 9: War and Protests - are they ethical?
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan discuss the ethics behind protests and war, covering things such as the 'Just war' theory and whether people should have the righ...
S4 Episode 8: Iran-Israel War, Nuclear weapons and Trump.
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are discussing the current Israel-Iran conflict, whether countries should have nuclear weapons, and Donald Trump. Please like and...
S4 Episode 7: Morality
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are discussing morality. In particular, they focus on utilitarianism, deontology and historical events.Please follow and like the...
S4 Episode 6: In conversation with Nigel Biggar
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, John and Dejan are talking to esteemed theologican Nigel Biggar. Tune in to hear them discuss Christian morality and the British empire.
S4 Episode 5: Trump, Starmer, and the Romanian election
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today you join John and Dejan as they are discussing Starmer’s recent deal with the EU. Before, this Dejan delves into the recent Romanian election ...
S4 Episode 4: Metaphysics
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, John and Dejan are discussing Metaphysics, and in particular the Ship of Theseus and the Idea of time. Please follow debatable discussions on a...
S4 Episode 3: In conversation with William Hanson
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are joined by social media star and etiquette expert William Hanson. Tune in to hear them discuss everything from manners in Japa...
S4 Episode 2: Trump's tariffs, free trade and the British Empire
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, John and Dejan are discussing Trump’s tariffs and the huge effect they have had on the world economy. They compare this with the advantages o...
S4 Episode 1: In conversation with Anthony Scaramucci
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are joined by Anthony Scaramucci, former Wall Street banker and former White House communications director. Tune in to hear us di...
S3 Episode 10: In conversation with Matthew Olivier
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, John and Dejan are joined by Matthew Olivier, also known as the Fine Art Collective. Tune in to hear us talk about everything from Rembrandt an...
S3 Episode 9: Anarchism
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Lochlan, a Politics and Economics student at University. Tune in to hear us talk about Anarchism, and debate whether we would w...
S3 Episode 8: German and Romanian election
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan talk about the German election and Romanian elections. Tune in to hear us analyse these elections, as well as talk about US influ...
S3 Episode 7: In conversation with Sir Vince Cable
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are joined by former leader of the Liberal Democrat’s Sir Vince Cable. Tune in to hear them discuss the Lib Dem’s, Reform UK ...
S3 Episode 6: Trump's first days in office
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today John and Dejan are discussing Donald Trump’s first days in office. Available now on all platforms.
S3 Episode 5: Plato and the soul
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Max McKinlay, a Theology student at Cambridge University. Tune in to hear us talk about Plato, The Republic, The Phaedo, and mo...
S3 Episode 4: In conversation with Douglas Carswell
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by former conservative and UKIP MP Douglas Carswell. Tune in to hear us talk about the EU, the Civil Service, Elon Musk and more. ...
S3 Episode 3: In conversation with Iain Dale
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we had the pleasure of being in conversation with Iain Dale. We talked to him about his latest book on dictators and their characteristics, as w...
S3 Episode 2: What is happening in Syria?
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we sit down with Daniel to discuss the events that have recently unfolded in Syria. Tune in to hear about the history of the rebels, as well as ...
S3 Episode 1: The ethics of genetic engineering
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we sat down to discuss the ethics behind the evolving science of genetic engineering, touching on the example of Adam Nash and exploring this qu...
S2 Episode 16: US election results 2024
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John and Dejan are discussing the results of the US election. Let us know your thoughts by emailing us at debatable.discussions1@gmai...
S2 Episode 15: Freud- Dreams and Relationships
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we sit down to discuss one of the most influential minds of the 20th Century: Sigmund Freud. We discuss his theory of Dreams, as well as the Oed...
S2 Episode 14: UK politics
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Daniel Clatworthy for an episode on UK politics. Alongside Daniel, we navigate the Tory Leadership race, as well as the first 1...
S2 Episode 13: US election update
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us today as we sit down and discuss the latest developments in the US election race. Along with this, we will be sharing our final predictions fo...
S2 Episode 12: Do we have Free Will?
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we sit down with Kenan and discuss the themes of Free Will and the existence of luck.
S2 Episode 11: Absurdism and Existentialism
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about absurdism and existentialism. This episode will hopefully give you an insight into these topics, and we hope that you thoroughly e...
S2 Episode 10: How to be happy according to the Stoics
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode, John and Dejan are discussing how to be happy according to the Stoics way's of thinking. Stoicism is the teaching of development of...
S2 Episode 9: Mental Health
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we sit down with Stefano, a mental health ambassador and discuss the issue of mental health as well as how to best support those who are struggl...
S2 Episode 8: In conversation with Ioannes Chountis de Fabbri
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking to Ioannes Chountis de Fabri, an advisor to the House of Lords and PhD student in history. Join us as we discuss the House of Lor...
S2 Episode 7: In conversation with Anthony Scaramucci
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by a special guest, former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci. We not only talk to Anthony about politics, but...
S2 Episode 6: Veganism - good or bad ?
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss: veganism, just stop oil and some philosophical views on veganism. We hope you enjoy the episode, do feel free to email u...
S2 Episode 5: Cuba and the Cold War
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about Cuba, its Communist Revolution, the Role of Ché and Fidel Castro, whilst also tackling the Cuban Missile Crisis.
S2 Episode 4: Italy, Art and more with Robin's Reverie
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the importance of art, literature and language, as well as discussing the Italian way of life with a special guest.
S2 Episode 3: Trump's assassination attempt
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency episode following Trump's assassination attempt where we discuss the US election.
S2 Episode 2: The UK election
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the recent UK General Election. We also delve into the Rise of the Reform Party and its implication on British politics
S2 Episode 1: Interview with Ryan Wain
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a short break, the Debatable Discussions Podcast is back with a new episode. This time, we are interviewing Ryan Wain, Executive Director at the...
Episode 6: University and Teaching
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, John and Dejan are joined by Physics and Maths teacher Jonathan, discussing the purpose of Education and whether University holds any relevance...
Episode 5: Education and Exams
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, John and Dejan discuss the issues surrounding the modern education system, such as lack of funding and the inefficiency of standardised testing...
Episode 4: Communism vs Capitalism
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be exploring the differences and viability of the world's biggest economic systems. In this pursuit we are also joined by Lochlan, an ec...
Episode 3: Nepotism and Meritocracy
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are discussing the role of nepotism and its impacts on the Modern World. We are also joined by Stefan, a PPE student from one of the UK's Top...
Episode 2: Revolutions
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second episode of the 'Debatable Discussions' podcast tackles revolutions and their impact on societies. Alongside national revolutions such as th...
Episode 1: Ethics and Ethical Dilemmas
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Debatable discussions, we are discussing the self evidently contentious issue of ethics and ethical dilemmas. Join us to here ...