The Debaters

CBC

434 - Are scammers getting smarter? Should everyone join a book club?

The Debaters is the hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Hosted by award-winning funnyman Steve Patterson, the program is a combustible combination of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious ad libs. The engaging format is part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition, with the live audience picking the winners.

434 - Are scammers getting smarter? Should everyone join a book club?

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The Debaters

Episodes

Are scammers getting smarter? Should everyone join a book club?

Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal?

Are trees overrated? Do you learn nothing from praise?

Are massages the best? Does a dishwasher beat hand washing?

Should we trust influencers? Are electric vehicles the way to go?

Does CBC have the best fans? Are coffee dates great?

Weekend laughs from Because News

Are tourists the worst? Should people stop comparing themselves to others?

Should everyone love raisins? And are romantic comedies lovely?

Is Ottawa more exciting than Montreal? Are sports the best way to meet people?

Do museums make you smarter? Are rules meant to be broken?

Is shawarma the best late-night food? Are parent-teacher conferences important?

Is a mullet better than a perm? Should we all be prepping for doomsday?

Do candles deserve more appreciation? And is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star?

Does every home need a landline? Is Saint John superior to St. John’s?

Should snowball fights be banned? And is 60 the new 40?

Are night owls superior to early birds? Does dogsledding bring the excitement?

Is pool superior to darts? Does nothing beat growing up on PEI?

Is having a plan superior to winging it? Are small airports a delight?

Are high school friends the best friends you'll ever have? And are nosy neighbours better than noisy neighbours?

Are podcasts superior to music? Are date nights the key to a good relationship?

Should curling be Canada’s national sport? Is Canada's Thanksgiving better than America's?

Is meeting the parents important? And is Victoria, BC cool?

Does Velcro beat laces? Do dress codes at work matter?

Is wireless better than wired? And do you actually need a driver’s license?

Should married couples renew their vows? And is living up North worth it?

Is 20 Years a long time? And do names need to have meaning?

20 Years of Debates: An Anniversary Special!

Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun?

Which is better: Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? And do coaches matter?

Are jeans the best pants? And is food delivery easier than ever?

Which is better: Plastic or paper? And are you nobody until somebody hates you?

Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution?

Does nothing beat a day at the ballpark? And is Toronto the worst city in Canada to commute in?

Do butter tarts beat Nanaimo bars? And is there no shame in quitting?

The Debaters

Episodes

Are scammers getting smarter? Should everyone join a book club?

Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal?

Are trees overrated? Do you learn nothing from praise?

Are massages the best? Does a dishwasher beat hand washing?

Should we trust influencers? Are electric vehicles the way to go?

Does CBC have the best fans? Are coffee dates great?

Weekend laughs from Because News

Are tourists the worst? Should people stop comparing themselves to others?

Should everyone love raisins? And are romantic comedies lovely?

Is Ottawa more exciting than Montreal? Are sports the best way to meet people?

Do museums make you smarter? Are rules meant to be broken?

Is shawarma the best late-night food? Are parent-teacher conferences important?

Is a mullet better than a perm? Should we all be prepping for doomsday?

Do candles deserve more appreciation? And is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star?

Does every home need a landline? Is Saint John superior to St. John’s?

Should snowball fights be banned? And is 60 the new 40?

Are night owls superior to early birds? Does dogsledding bring the excitement?

Is pool superior to darts? Does nothing beat growing up on PEI?

Is having a plan superior to winging it? Are small airports a delight?

Are high school friends the best friends you'll ever have? And are nosy neighbours better than noisy neighbours?

Are podcasts superior to music? Are date nights the key to a good relationship?

Should curling be Canada’s national sport? Is Canada's Thanksgiving better than America's?

Is meeting the parents important? And is Victoria, BC cool?

Does Velcro beat laces? Do dress codes at work matter?

Is wireless better than wired? And do you actually need a driver’s license?

Should married couples renew their vows? And is living up North worth it?

Is 20 Years a long time? And do names need to have meaning?

20 Years of Debates: An Anniversary Special!

Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun?

Which is better: Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? And do coaches matter?

Are jeans the best pants? And is food delivery easier than ever?

Which is better: Plastic or paper? And are you nobody until somebody hates you?

Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution?

Does nothing beat a day at the ballpark? And is Toronto the worst city in Canada to commute in?

Do butter tarts beat Nanaimo bars? And is there no shame in quitting?

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