The Debaters

Lara Rae and Patrick Ledwell have a clan-do attitude with their Halifax audience when they discuss if the kilt is the perfect fashion statement. Then, Arthur Simeon and Peter White launch into the unknown when they decide if the deep sea is more important to explore than outer space.

Brittany Lyseng and Kelly Taylor have a refreshing debate on the strengths and weaknesses of non-alcoholic beverages. Then, it’s a Halloween treat when Graham Clark and Amy Edgar juggle fact and funny on whether everyone should fear clowns.

Nikki Payne and Peter Anthony have a picture pear-fect argument on whether fruit-picking is fun for everyone. Then, Shane Ogden and Chad Anderson tap into some great ideas when they discuss if electricians are superior to plumbers.

This Thanksgiving weekend, Erica Sigurdson and Sean Lecomber take sides when they discuss if nothing beats hosting a holiday meal. Then, Simon King and Shirley Gnome draw a line-dance in the sand when they decide if country music is best when it’s sad.

It’s a perfect storm of fact and funny when fan favourite debaters Sean Cullen and Jon Steinberg decide if being a lighthouse keeper is a dream job. Then, James Mullinger and Heidi Brander deliver the genuine article when they discuss if every city or town needs a local newspaper.

Mayce Galoni and Erica Sigurdson share McNuggets of wisdom when they discuss if McDonald’s is the best restaurant in the world. Then, Rob Pue and Ryan Williams move the goalposts refuse to fumble when they debate if football needs to change.

The Debaters are back for their 18th season and we're ready to get this (wedding) party started! First, Patrick Ledwell and Nour Hadidi refuse each other's proposals when they compare big weddings and small weddings. Then, Derek Seguin and Nikki Payne make the grade in their debate on back-to-school season.

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Yumi Nagashima and Lara Rae bicker over blonde icon Barbie’s revival. Then, Jacob Samuel and Martha Chaves have a taxing talk when they decide if it’s time to break the taboo and have conversations about money.