Debate Hub
This podcast discusses all things related to schools debating: setting up debate clubs, coaching, competitions, formats and more. Hosted by Michael Hepburn, a former competitive debater with 15 years coaching experience who is currently director of Debate Hub.
Podcasting since 2023 • 52 episodes
Debate Hub
Latest Episodes
Voice 21 drop by
In this pod, Michael sits down with Amanda Moorghan, Director of Learning, Impact and Influence at Voice 21. Former colleagues who debated against each other many many years ago, Amanda and Michael discuss oracy research, the important of...
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28:01
Do we hate Model United Nations?
In this episode Kate & Michael discuss MUN and the perceived hatred between debating and MUN. If you want to take part in our competitions details can be found here: All Events ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:11
Are we scared of giving students a voice?
Schools often talk about empowering student voice, but do we really want to hear what they have to say? Kate and Michael discuss.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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23:40
Sixth formers discuss running their Year 5 debate clubs
Every year, several of our sixth formers run clubs and teach lessons in local state primaries. In this episode Michael talks with two of his students who were teaching debating last year, what they learned, what they loved and what were the cha...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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29:38