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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.

The Debaters

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.

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

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

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

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

Weekend laughs from Because News

We’ve got a debate on tourists that’s fanny-packed with jokes, then, it’s a vali-date with destiny when we discuss comparing yourself to others.

Featuring: Myles Anderson, Yumi Nagashima, Graham Clark, and Syd Bosel.

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

We’re trail mixing it up with a debate on a classically contentious food: raisins. Then, do rom-coms rule? If you’re Bridget Jones-ing for a laugh this Valentine’s Day weekend, don’t miss this one. Note, for all you keen Debaters fans, this episode is from our vaults! 

Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Ivan Decker, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Levi McCachen.

(Originally recorded in February 2020)

Should everyone love raisins? And are romantic comedies lovely?

Canada’s capital takes on the crème de la crème when we decide if Ottawa is more exciting than Montreal. Then, we’re keeping score on whether it’s best to meet people through playing sports.

Featuring: Ron Sparks, Derek Seguin, Rob Pue, and DeAnne Smith.

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

We’ve got a brainy battle on whether museums are the secret to smarts. Then, are rules meant to be broken? Stay tuned for a criminally funny debate.

Featuring: Isabel Zaw-Tun, Wassim El-Mounzer, Deborah Kimmett, and Don Kelly.

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

We’ve got a meaty debate on whether shawarma is the best midnight meal, then, two comedians school each other on parent-teacher conferences.

Featuring: Ali Hassan, Courtney Gilmour, Matt Falk, and Jenny Pue.

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

We’re bringing shear brilliance when mullets take on perms, then, be prepared to laugh when we discuss if everyone should become a doomsday prepper.

Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Laurie Elliott, Martha Chaves, and Paul Myrehaug.

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

We’re waxing on about the pros and cons of candles, we feel the need for speed when we ask if Tom Cruise really is the Top Gun.

Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Jan Caruana, Adam Cawley, and David Pryde.

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

We’re deciding if it makes sense to say “I do” all over again, and whether we should give living in the North the cold shoulder.

Featuring: Charlie Demers, Erica Sigurdson, Gavin Clarkson, and Quincy Thomas.

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

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