Moral Maze

Michael Buerk

Booking Overview

A live panel debate examines the ethical dimensions of major news stories, typically bringing together academics, journalists, theologians, policy specialists, clinicians, and other subject-matter experts to argue opposing positions. Credible pitches include authoritative public intellectuals with strong opinions and relevant expertise in ethics, politics, religion, health, technology, or social policy; booking is likely high difficulty because this is a BBC Radio 4 programme with a curated expert panel.

Metrics

Episodes: 282

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast.support@bbc.co.uk

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Host

Michael Buerk - British broadcaster and journalist known for presenting major current-affairs and news programmes, including BBC television and radio programming.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Established academics, philosophers, theologians, journalists, policy specialists, clinicians, campaigners, and technology or business leaders with direct expertise in the week's moral and political issue.

Required Achievements:

Authorship of books or influential research, University, medical, government, media, or senior industry leadership, Recognised expertise in ethics, politics, religion, health, technology, or social policy, Regular contribution to public debate through journalism, broadcasting, policy work, or public scholarship

Recent Guest Discussions

Daniel Nilsson DeHanas - Political Uses Of Apocalyptic Rhetoric And What Catastrophe Narratives Reveal About Contemporary Society.

Dr Ian Paul - End-times Beliefs, Christian Interpretations Of Catastrophe, And The Moral Effects Of Apocalyptic Language.

Elizabeth Oldfield - Apocalyptic Thinking, Religious Belief, Moral Responsibility, And Social Responses To Catastrophe.

Carmody Grey - Human Dignity, Meaning, Suffering, And The Moral Implications Of Mental Distress.

Anne McElvoy - The Political And Social Dimensions Of Mental-health Policy And Public Responsibility.

Recent Topics

Society, Ethics, Public Policy, Religion, Mental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Moral Maze

Can we separate pop from politics?

September 24, 2026

Ed Sheeran says he tries to keep politics off the stage. But politics gate-crashed his stadium tour anyway -- when the American rapper Macklemore was removed as a support act for delivering a pro-Palestinian speech. Now Sir Bob Geldof, the man behind Live Aid, says Ed Sheeran's preferred silence isn't political. Fame, he says, is a currency, and artists get to choose how to spend it Is he right? Can any artist, whether a musician, a writer, or a painter, stay out of politics? Or is silence ...

16/09/2026

September 17, 2026

Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze

How should we respond to warnings of end times and catastrophe?

September 10, 2026

America’s Vice-President, J. D. Vance, has been talking about the end of the world, saying he “wouldn’t be shocked” if the Anti-Christ was walking amongst us.Most people are living incomparably better lives than generations ago - and history is full of warnings of apocalypse - so how should we respond to warnings of catastrophe and end times?Do such warnings encourage moral behaviour? Do they spur people to take action on important issues - or can they lead to despair and paralysis. Do though...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for

Moral Maze

How do I get in touch with Moral Maze?

Moral Maze is hosted by Michael Buerk. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Moral Maze?

The publicly listed email for Moral Maze: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does Moral Maze have?

Podseeker estimates Moral Maze reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Moral Maze?

Moral Maze typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established academics, philosophers, theologians, journalists, policy specialists, clinicians, campaigners, and technology or business leaders with direct expertise in the week's moral and political issue. Common among recent guests: Authorship of books or influential research; University, medical, government, media, or senior industry leadership; Recognised expertise in ethics, politics, religion, health, technology, or social policy. Recent guests include Daniel Nilsson DeHanas, Dr Ian Paul, and Elizabeth Oldfield.

How hard is it to get booked on Moral Maze?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Moral Maze cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Ethics, Public Policy, Religion, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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