description The Debaters Overview
The Debaters is a Canadian comedy program produced for CBC Radio in which comedians argue opposing sides of deliberately humorous propositions. Each debate uses the structure and language of formal public argument while rewarding jokes, improvisation, and rhetorical performance rather than factual adjudication. A studio audience helps determine the winning side, making the series a hybrid of stand-up comedy, panel entertainment, and competitive debate.
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How does a typical episode of The Debaters work?
A typical 30-minute episode contains two debates, with two contestants arguing on each side of a deliberately humorous proposition. The live audience reaction helps determine the winner. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Debaters)
Who hosts The Debaters on CBC Radio?
Steve Patterson is the long-running host of the Canadian comedy program. The Debaters first aired on CBC Radio One in September 2006. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Debaters)
Are the topics on The Debaters serious?
The format uses formal debate language for comic subjects such as Apples versus Oranges or whether Darth Vader was a bad father. The show rewards jokes, improvisation, and rhetorical skill more than factual policy analysis. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Debaters)
Was The Debaters ever broadcast on television?
Yes, a television version aired on CBC Television in 2011, although CBC Radio One remains the program's main home. The radio format continues to center on two humorous debates per episode. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Debaters)
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