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The Debaters

The Debaters

By: CBC
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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.

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Episodes
  • Should we trust influencers? Are electric vehicles the way to go?
    Mar 5 2026

    Are social media influencers trustworthy authorities? Elvira Kurt argues yes, and she’s prepared to influence us but Andrew Johnston downvotes that idea. Next, we’re debating the switch to electric vehicles. Jacob Samuel’s on board but Julie Kim believes we Musk not do it!


    Featuring: Elvira Kurt, Andrew Johnston, Jacob Samuel, and Julie Kim.

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    35 mins
  • Does CBC have the best fans? Are coffee dates great?
    Feb 26 2026

    The CBC has some great fans, but are they the greatest ever? Charlie Demers thinks yes, and Abdul Aziz says no way. If you’re a CanCon connoisseur, this one’s for you! Next, we tackle coffee dates. Are they the best kind of date? Faris Hytiaa thinks they'll perk you up but Shirley Gnome believes they're actually unromantic.


    Featuring: Charlie Demers, Abdul Aziz, Faris Hytiaa, and Shirley Gnome

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    39 mins
  • Weekend laughs from Because News
    Feb 21 2026

    Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Every week, host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.


    This week’s guests include Brandon Ash Mohammed, Leslie Seiler, and Emma Hunter. They’re talking about why health-conscious men are eating boy kibble, if Canadian curlers are the real villains at the Olympics, if ‘Janice’ is our best chance at negotiating with the US, and dive into the new awkward controversy that is shocking the ski jumping world.


    Find and follow to Because News wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/BNxTD

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    34 mins
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