An inspiring, full-circle celebration of the history, science, and power of debate written for the next generation of thinkers by respected broadcaster Mishal Husain.

We live in a world overflowing with information, viral headlines, and conflicting viewpoints. Growing up today, the sheer volume of global conversation can feel dizzying. So how do we look past all the noise and dissect the information that we are seeing around us?

The Big Debate is an immersive, beautifully framed exploration of just that. Written for inquisitive minds ages 8–10, this book is a captivating celebration of why debate matters, how it shaped our history, and why it remains our most powerful tool for navigating current affairs today.

Mishal Husain hosts the global interview podcast and is Editor-at-Large at Bloomberg Weekend. Her conversations have included Elon Musk, Shonda Rhimes, and Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Keir Starmer.

She worked for BBC television covering news bulletins, royal events, and UK election debates. Mishal has presented documentaries on topics such as Malala Yousafzai and Mahatma Gandhi. She has also written two best-selling books. Mishal won the Charles Wheeler Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Journalism in 2024 and in 2025 delivered Oxford University’s prestigious annual Romanes Lecture.

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