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 • 41 episodes
Debate Hub
Latest Episodes
Adolescence- How to discuss in schools with Laura Coryton
In a special episode, Michael sits down with Laura Coryton MBE to discuss how schools can have productive conversations around the themes raised in the smash hit show Adolescence. Laura is the founder and director of the relationships and sex e...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:17
Analysis
In the second episode of season 2 Kate & Michael discuss how to properly 'analyse' (explain/justify) points to make compelling and persuasive arguments. We cover chains, chunking, characterisation, analogy, intuition pumps and micro compari...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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52:33
Coming Up With Points
In this first episode of season 2, Kate & Michael discuss the tips and tricks of coming up with arguments, the most fundamentals and important skill in debating. Season 2 will focus on a different skill each episode.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:00:36