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Should Phones Be Banned in Pubs? (Your Radical Questions with Oisín Rogers)

Culture
United Kingdom
Started June 29, 2026

Oisín Rogers takes your questions on how pubs can not only survive, but thrive. In the main episode we heard Oisín’s radical ideas about why he thinks pubs are essential not just for our history and identity, but also for the problems of the modern age. Today, Oisín considers the old-fashioned pub customs some people cherish and others find faintly terrifying: no laptops, no swearing, no sprawling groups and even a landlord who is not desperately pleased to see you. Are these traditions part ...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 29, 2026
Banning phones in pubs can restore meaningful conversations and foster a sense of community among patrons.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 29, 2026
Pubs should find a balance between tradition and modernity, allowing phones while encouraging respectful social interactions.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 29, 2026
Restricting technology in pubs is outdated; embracing phones can enhance the social experience and keep patrons engaged.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 29, 2026
Old pub customs, like no laptops or swearing, uphold a unique atmosphere that many patrons value as part of the pub experience.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 29, 2026
Enforcing strict customs in pubs can alienate younger generations who seek a more inclusive and flexible social environment.
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