I love the announcer's ability to play the devil's advocate to each of the proponents. That's a skill within itself.

I love the moderator's aggressive questions to both sides.

the lady who made the example of the medical mask was clearly ahead of her time in light of covid 🤣

By 23.10 we all knew mehdi hasan had whooped Frances ass the smile from the host knowing mehdi hasan was ready for his questions gave it away. Mehdi hasan is a legend

Medhi Hassan: Excellent speaker, clear-minded guy.

How do you alienate people who have no intention of integrating?

Great Moderator. This is an incredible debate process. I have not watched the entire thing, but so far, it appears that the moderator argues against whoever is speaking regardless of what they say. This is a very interesting idea for an truly honest debate.

It is the obligation of immigrants to reconcile with the country that accepted them, not the other way around.

This moderator is awesome. He makes all the most persuasive arguments on both sides.

Did I hear right: "When Italy banned the veil, it forced a woman to stay home because her husband wouldn't let her leave?"

50 years ago while serving in the middle east there were strict rules on dress codes (for both sexes of the UK military). We accepted and complied with the requirements - we effectively had no choice as you could not leave the base unless you were dressed correctly. I see no reason why the veil should be worn in France - If they want to live in France - they should abide by its traditions and those include dress requirements.

The announcer is the best debater on the panel!

Agree with the ban.

GOTTA GO NAKED & SIT BESIDE A MUSLIM WOMAN WEARING A VEIL IN THE PARK AND ASK HER "AM I MAKING YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE?"

Mehdi is brilliant !

Yeh.. because the woman wearing the veil seated next to her husband could really vote how she feels. This would only work if the vote was secret. You can see people next to each other glance over to see what they put.

How many churches do we have in Saudi Arabia ?

This is the best debate I have ever seen. I love the fact that the one controlling the debate plays devils advocate, its really a much better way of debating.

You Pundits, it's a question of revealing one's identity, you cannot hide your face to the person you are talking to, because it is a question of showing respect to the person you are talking to.

the host and Mehdi....excellent work