The Essence of Faith and the Search for the Transcendent

This week we are airing a special edition of the Munk Debates Podcast—a rebroadcast of a classic debate that launched our series on the world stage. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and the late Christopher Hitchens - an avowed atheist - debating the motion Be it resolved, religion is a force for good in the world.

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Senior Producer: Ricki Gurwitz

Editor: Kieran Lynch