Debate Hub

About 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.

Publisher

Michael Hepburn

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Oct 2023

Latest episode

18 May 2026

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 May 2026

   The state of oracy part 1- education & politics

   In this episode Kate & Michael talk about oracy education as it stands in the UK in 2026, as well as discussing how it affects our political understanding. In the second part we move on to talk about the confluence of social media, politics and oracy, and how good oracy education supports great journalism.

2. 

   27 Feb 2026

   SEND & Oracy

   To celebrate the release of the oracy white paper, Kate & Michael discuss how Debate Hub's way of doing oracy endeavors to be inclusive for SEND students.

3. 

   5 Feb 2026

   We ran a mooting competition!

   In this episode Kate & Michael discuss two recent Debate Hub events: a large Oxford Union style show debate and our inaugural mooting competition. We discuss what worked, what we would change and how partner schools can replicate these events if they are interested in doing so. You can find details of our upcoming competitions at https://debatehub.co.uk/all-events/

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YouTube views

8,016

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

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Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

0

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