The Debaters

Has Justin Bieber had a bigger impact on the world than William Shakespeare? Courtney Gilmour and Rebecca Northan pit pop stars against playwrights in this week’s episode. Then: Are we too dependent on the internet? Abdul Butt and Derek Seguin are plugged into this query!

Should Canada’s next prime minister be from Newfoundland? Lisa Baker and Hisham Kelati take a Gander at this idea. Then, Deborah Kimmett and Jon Steinberg decide whether the cat should be let out of the bag in their debate on keeping secrets.

Derek Seguin and Dave Hemstad discuss if blinds are superior to curtains in a debate that is more than just window dressing. Then, is the World Cup the greatest event in all of sports? Sean Cullen and Nour Hadidi reach their goals in this match.

Matt Falk and Jon Steinberg get into risky business discussing whether we should beware of multi-level marketing companies. Then, Lara Rae and Graham Chittenden paint the town red when they take on whether small towns should be beautiful.

To commemorate the passing of one of Canada's most beloved comedians, Tim Steeves, The Debaters is re-airing this Tim classic from 2019. Featuring Tim Steeves, Nathan Macintosh, David Pryde and Elvira Kurt in Saint John, New Brunswick.

This Halloween, Nikki Payne and Ron Sparks work their magic in a special double-length feature episode! Are witches superior to wizards? Wicked Nikki of the East crafts a bewitching argument in support of witches, but Ron the Magnificent and Amazing says wizards are the staff of life. This debate will have you spellbound!

Kathleen McGee and Charlie Demers engage on whether open marriages make the best bonds. Then, Saskatoon's Myles Morrison and Peter Brown are good sports when they go head-to-head on Roughriders fans being the superior spectators.

Ivan Decker and Lara Rae take stalk of a starchy staple in their debate on whether corn is the best crop. Then, Chad Anderson and Sean Lecomber will have you shedding tears of laughter when they discuss if nothing beats a good cry.

Katie-Ellen Humphries and Erica Sigurdson hand-spring into action on whether we should give it up for cheerleaders. Then, Kathleen McGee and Kelly Taylor get on their hobby-horse in a debate about whether having a small farm is really the bee’s knees.

Peter Brown and Dean Jenkinson refuse to be in harmony over whether Joni Mitchell is superior to Bob Dylan. Then, it’s Matt O’Brien and Nour Hadidi in an out-of-this-world debate on UFOs!