An extract from Jerry Springers talk at the Oxford Union, February 27th 2014 ABOUT JERRY SPRINGER: Gerald Norman "Jerry" Springer (born February 13, 1944) is an English-born American television presenter, best known as host of the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show since its debut in 1991. He is a former Democratic mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, news anchor, actor and musician. ABOUT THE OXFORD UNION SOCIETY: The Union is the world's most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. It has been established for 189 years, aiming to promote debate and discussion not just in Oxford University, but across the globe. STAY CONNECTED: •Oxford Union on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theoxfordunion •Oxford Union on Twitter: @OxfordUnion •Website: www.oxford-union.org/