This House Would Unionise Santa's Elves

Good evening one and all! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the twelfth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! For this our Christmas debate and final one of the semester, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Would Unionise Santa's Elves". 

Used as interstitial music was Traveller's "Bad Internet Jokes w/ KØLD" under a Creative Commons Licence.

https://soundcloud.com/travellerbeats/bad-internet-jokes-w-kold

This House Believes Capitalism Kills

Good evening one and all! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the eleventh ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! For this debate the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Believes Capitalism Kills". 

This House Believes 2016 Is The Best Time To Be Alive

Good evening one and all! It is my pleasure to present to you the recording of the annual Godkin Novices Debate for this the 168th Session of the Queen's University Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! The motion was that of "This House Believes 2016 Is The Best Time To Be Alive" and I hope you enjoy what was one of the best debates of the Session so far!

This House Believes Chilcot's Legacy Should Keep The West Out Of The Middle East

Good evening one and all! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the tenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! For this debate the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Believes Chilcot's Legacy Should Keep The West Out Of The Middle East". 

This House Would Bomb Hiroshima, 1945

Good evening one and all! It is my pleasure to welcome you to to the ninth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! For this debate held in conjunction with the Queen's University History Society, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Would Bomb Hiroshima, 1945". 

This House Would Scrap Trident

Good afternoon one and all! It is my pleasure to welcome you to to the eighth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! For this year's Freshers debate, the House convened to discuss the motion as chosen by our 1st year members at the start of the semester of "This House Would Scrap Trident". 

(The recording crashed at one point and so we have an interstitial using a section from "Slow Jazz Piece" by Steve O'Brien licenced under a Creative Commons Licence: https://soundcloud.com/stevenobrien/slow-jazz-piece)

UniLink Debate - 2016 US Presidential Election Debate

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The seventh ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the 2016 US Presidential Election. This was a very special debate indeed! Not only was it the annual UniLink debate that is held in conjunction with the honourable Ulster University debating society, but it was also held in conjunction with the United States Consulate General Belfast! This debate featured Mr. Dobbin, Ms. Newton, Mr. Spratt and Dr. Miller speaking on behalf of the Literific, and Mr. Devine, Mr. Hanson, Mr. McCrea and Ms. Wheatley speaking on behalf of the University of Ulster. Thanks for listening!

This House Would Ban The Burqa

Good afternoon one and all! It is my pleasure to present to you the recording of the sixth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! For this sixth debate of this semester, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Would Ban The Burqa". 

This House Believes That Black Lives Matter Has Done More Harm Than Good

Good afternoon one and all! It is my pleasure to welcome you to to the fifth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! For this third debate of this semester, the House convened to discuss in collaboration with the QUB Afro-Caribbean Society, the motion of "This House Believes Black Lives Matter Has Done More Harm Than Good".

This House Believes European States Have A Moral Duty To Accept Refugees

Good afternoon one and all! It is my pleasure to welcome you to to the fourth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! For this third debate of this semester, the House convened to discuss in collaboration with Amnesty, the motion of "This House Believes European States Have A Moral Duty To Accept Refugees". I hope you enjoy what was a passionate and well argued debate! Our Guest Chair for this debate was Ms Fionnuala Gray of Amnesty NI.

This House Would Declassify Transgenderism As A Psychological Disorder

Good afternoon one and all! It is my pleasure to welcome you to to the third ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! For this third debate of this semester, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Would Declassify Transgenderism As A Psychological Disorder". I hope you enjoy!

TH Supports Western Feminists Wearing the Headscarf in Solidarity with Muslim Women who Wear the Hijab who have Faced Islamophobia - QUB Literific Hosts The QUB Inter-Varsity Debating Competition - Final

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The QUB Inter-Varsity Debating Competition hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This is the recording of the Final and the motion is "TH Supports Western Feminists Wearing the Headscarf in Solidarity with Muslim Women who Wear the Hijab who have Faced Islamophobia". Thanks for listening!

This House Would Disaffiliate From NUS USI

A very good evening to one and all! It is my pleasure to welcome you to to the second ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! For this second session of this semester, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Would Disaffiliate From NUS USI". Thanks for listening!

THW Abolish State Primaries in US Presidential Elections - QUB Literific Hosts The QUB Inter-Varsity Debating Competition - Semi-Final - Room Two

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The QUB Inter-Varsity Debating Competition hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This is the recording of the Semi-Final, Room Two and the motion is "THW Abolish State Primaries in US Presidential Elections". Thanks for listening!

This House Would Hold A Second EU Referendum

Well hello to you all! Welcome to the first ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! For the premiere session of this semester, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Would Hold A Second EU Referendum". Thanks for listening!

THW Abolish State Primaries in US Presidential Elections - QUB Literific Hosts The QUB Inter-Varsity Debating Competition - Semi-Final - Room One

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The QUB Inter-Varsity Debating Competition hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This is the recording of the Semi-Final, Room One and the motion is "THW Abolish State Primaries in US Presidential Elections". Thanks for listening!

THW Vote for the Low-Welfare, Low-Taxation Party - QUB Literific Hosts The QUB Inter-Varsity Debating Competition - Round Five - Room One

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The QUB Inter-Varsity Debating Competition hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This is the recording of Round Five, Room One and the motion is "This House Would Vote for the Low-Welfare, Low-Taxation Party". Thanks for listening!

THW Have an Open-Door Policy for Refugees - QUB Literific Hosts The Alpha Schools' Debating Competition - Final Round

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The Alpha Schools' Debating Competition hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This is the recording of the Final Round and the motion is "This House Would Have an Open-Door Policy for Refugees". Thanks for listening!

Mini Debates & Just a Minute - QUB Literific Hosts The Alpha Schools' Debating Competition - Interlude

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The Alpha Schools' Debating Competition hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This is the recording of a short break from the debating, during which we had a few mini debates and a game of Just a Minute. Thanks for listening!

THB Unethical Businesses Should Be Taxed Higher - QUB Literific Hosts The Alpha Schools' Debating Competition - Round One - Room Two

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The Alpha Schools' Debating Competition hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This is the recording of Round One, Room Two and the motion is "This House Believes Unethical Businesses Should Be Taxed Higher". Thanks for listening!

THB Unethical Businesses Should Be Taxed Higher - QUB Literific Hosts The Alpha Schools' Debating Competition - Round One - Room One

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The Alpha Schools' Debating Competition hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This is the recording of Round One, Room One and the motion is "This House Believes Unethical Businesses Should Be Taxed Higher". Thanks for listening!

Annual General Meeting of the 167th Session

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The annual general meeting of the one hundred and sixty-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to elect the council for the next academic year. Thanks for listening!

Status Update TWO

This is an update with regards to the status of the Literific podcast feed.
It is also a farewell from a loyal Literifican.

This House Would Remain In The EU

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The first special meeting of the one hundred and sixty-eighth session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to perform a special topical debate on the upcoming United Kingdom referendum to decide whether or not it will continue to be a member of the European Union. In other words, on this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Would Remain in the EU".  Thanks for listening!

This House Believes Raising Children with Religion Is Child Abuse

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The twentieth and final ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Believes Raising Children with Religion Is Child Abuse". Thanks for listening!

NI Assembly Election Debate

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The nineteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to perform a special seven-person debate, with each person representing a political party of Northern Ireland. The parties in question being DUP, UUP, Alliance/UKIP, TUV, Sinn Féin, SDLP, and the Greens. Thanks for listening!

This House Would Draw Muhammad

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The eighteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Would Draw Muhammad". Thanks for listening!

Dufferin Debate - This House Would Put God On Trial

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The seventeenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Would Put God on Trial". Thanks for listening!

This House Would Divest From Fossil Fuels

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The sixteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Would Divest From Fossil Fuels". Thanks for listening!

This House Believes Women Impose Their Own Glass Ceiling

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The fifteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Believes Women Impose Their Own Glass Ceiling". Thanks for listening!

This House Believes Corbyn Would Make a Great PM

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The fourteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Believes Corbyn Would Make a Great PM". Thanks for listening!

This House Believes The Kardashians Have Ruined Society As We Know It

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The thirteenth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Believes The Kardashians Have Ruined Society As We Know It". Thanks for listening!

This House Would Establish Trans-Only Prisons

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The twelfth ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Would Establish Trans-Only Prisons". Thanks for listening!

This House Would Have the Right to Bear Arms in the U.K.

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The eleventh ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Would Have the Right to Bear Arms in the U.K.". Thanks for listening!

This House Would Withdraw Benefits from Parents who Refuse to Vaccinate

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The ten ordinary meeting of the one hundred and sixty-seventh session of the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! On this particular occasion, the House convened to discuss the motion of "This House Would Withdraw Benefits from Parents who Refuse to Vaccinate". Thanks for listening!

Debating Matters 2015/16 N.I. Qualifying Round - Room One Final Round

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The Debating Matters 2015/16 N.I. Qualifying Round hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This was originally recorded on Wednesday the 21st of October 2015 but I decided to not release it until there was a gap in the release schedule. In this recording you will hear the final round of speeches and debating from the first room. I believe it may have been the Belfast North room, but I do not know for certain. I will try to find out and update the title and description as soon as possible. Thanks for listening!

Debating Matters 2015/16 N.I. Qualifying Round - Room One Round Two

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The Debating Matters 2015/16 N.I. Qualifying Round hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This was originally recorded on Wednesday the 21st of October 2015 but I decided to not release it until there was a gap in the release schedule. In this recording you will hear the second round of speeches and debating from the first room. I believe it may have been the Belfast North room, but I do not know for certain. I will try to find out and update the title and description as soon as possible. Thanks for listening!

Debating Matters 2015/16 N.I. Qualifying Round - Room One Round One

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The Debating Matters 2015/16 N.I. Qualifying Round hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This was originally recorded on Wednesday the 21st of October 2015 but I decided to not release it until there was a gap in the release schedule. In this recording you will hear the first round of speeches and debating from the first room. I believe it may have been the Belfast North room, but I do not know for certain. I will try to find out and update the title and description as soon as possible. Thanks for listening!

Debating Matters 2015/16 N.I. Qualifying Round - Room Two Final Round

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The Debating Matters 2015/16 N.I. Qualifying Round hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This was originally recorded on Wednesday the 21st of October 2015 but I decided to not release it until there was a gap in the release schedule. In this recording you will hear the final round of speeches and debating from the second room. I believe it may have been the Belfast South room, but I do not know for certain. I will try to find out and update the title and description as soon as possible. Thanks for listening!

Debating Matters 2015/16 N.I. Qualifying Round - Room Two Round Two

Hello! Hello! And welcome to this! The Debating Matters 2015/16 N.I. Qualifying Round hosted by the Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society! This was originally recorded on Wednesday the 21st of October 2015 but I decided to not release it until there was a gap in the release schedule. In this recording you will hear the second round of speeches and debating from the second room. I believe it may have been the Belfast South room, but I do not know for certain. I will try to find out and update the title and description as soon as possible. Thanks for listening!