Nachtwacht
Jan Leyers moderates in-depth discussions on contemporary issues about society, politics, economics, and religion.
- 2002-2020
- 5 seasons
- Talk & Interview
Jan Leyers moderates in-depth discussions on contemporary issues about society, politics, economics, and religion.
Season 5 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
We gaan verkeerd om met de Holocaust
Historian Nico Wouters claims that the way we deal with the Holocaust is too one-sided, which promotes anti-Semitism.
Episode 2
We moeten naar een 30-urenweek
Political scientist Olivier Pintelon is in favor of a 30-hour work week without reducing wages. This will allow for a better work-life balance. But is a shorter work week good for our self esteem?
Episode 3
Schaf de gevangenissen af
Philosopher Farah Focquaert states that we should abolish prisons in their current form, and that we should only lock up those who are a danger to society.
Episode 4
Is veganisme de toekomst?
According to vegan activist Tobias Leenaert, we will all be eating vegan soon and meat will become illegal in the future.
Episode 5
Moeten we de volksjury afschaffen?
Is a jury trial just bad theater or a guarantee that justice will be done? Top lawyers Paul Bekaert and Johan Platteau debate the pros and cons of trial by jury.
Episode 6
Euthanasie bij dementie moet kunnen
Ex-senator Jacinta De Roeck wants people with dementia to be able to get euthanasia if they made their wishes clear when they were still in sound mind.
Episode 7
De wereld na corona
Will the COVID-19 pandemic forever change the world and our lives? Virologist Johan Neyts, economist Geert Noels, and geostrategist Jonathan Holslag search for answers.
Episode 8
Kan corona het klimaat redden?
Dirk Holemans claims that the lessons learned from the corona crisis and the resulting solidarity can show us a way to save the climate.
Episode 9
Politici zijn machteloze figuranten
According to philosopher Thomas Decreus, politicians merely put on a show to make us believe they can make a difference. The real power lies with international treaties and multinationals.
Episode 10
Kinderen krijgen is geen recht
People that are incapable of being good parents should be discouraged from having children, says MP Valerie Van Peel.