The Debaters

This week, we’re getting dialed in with a debate on landline phones. Matt Wright gives landlines a ringing endorsement, but Nikki Payne refuses to be tied down. Then, we’re pitting two easily confused cities against each other - it’s Saint John, New Brunswick versus St. John’s, Newfoundland. James Mullinger believes his city brings the Fun-dy, but Peter White has a rock-solid argument in favour of The Rock.

Featuring: Matt Wright, Nikki Payne, James Mullinger, and Peter White.

This week, we’re taking on Alberta’s favourite way to Boot Scootin’ Boogie: Line dancing. Dan Taylor thinks it’s time to get in line, but Clare Belford refuses to follow commands. Then, is the West Edmonton Mall the best destination in Canada? Erica Sigurdson says this mall has it all, but Sterling Scott is prepared to put this popular attraction on the shopping block.

Featuring: Dan Taylor, Clare Belford, Erica Sigurdson, and Sterling Scott.

It’s spooky season, and we’re asking: Is Halloween for adults? Matt Falk says grown-ups can be ghouls too, but Isabel Zaw-Tun believes this haunted holiday is for kids. Then, should you always follow the instructions? Peter Brown says step-by-step is best, but Levi McCachen claims that’s a recipe for disaster.

Featuring: Matt Falk, Isabel Zaw-Tun, Peter Brown, and Levi McCachen.

Can you never get enough pumpkin? Laurie Elliott is proudly pro-pumpkin, but Kyle Brownrigg says this overrated squash has him seeing orange. Next, do we all need to join a band? Wes Borg is ready to rock out, but Maddy Kelly believes this plan is bound to fall flat. Note, for all you keen Debaters fans, this is one from our vaults!

Featuring: Laurie Elliott, Kyle Brownrigg, Wes Borg, and Maddy Kelly.

(Originally recorded in September 2019 and February 2020)

This week, we’ve got a debate that might get as rocky as the Rocky Mountains: Do Albertans have the most common sense? Alberta-born Henry Sir claims his people are the most sensible, but Edmonton’s Lisa Baker is ready to Stampede over his argument. Then, we’re pitting moustaches against beards! Jan Caruana keeps a stiff upper lip when she defends moustaches, but Ola Dada is prepared to battle it out for beards.

Featuring: Henry Sir, Lisa Baker, Jan Caruana, Ola Dada.