The Debaters

Are high school friendships forever? Charlie Demers believes in these lasting bonds, but Heidi Brander says it’s high time to put high school friends aside. Then, does a nosy neighbour beat a noisy neighbour? Lisa Baker is prepared to eaves-drop a bomb when she argues for nosy neighbours, but Derek Seguin is ready to defend having a next-door noise-maker.

Featuring: Charlie Demers, Heidi Brander, Lisa Baker, and Derek Seguin.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Oct. 30, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

This week, we’ve got a brainy battle on whether museums are the secret to smarts. Museum-goer Isabel Zaw-Tun is ready to exhibit her knowledge, but Wassim El-Mounzer is against these displays. Then, are rules meant to be broken? Deborah Kimmett brings a criminally funny argument, but Don Kelly says rules have reasons.

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

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Jan. 22, 2026. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

This week, we’re waxing on about the pros and cons of candles. Jon Steinberg says candles light up his life, but Jan Caruana is ready to snuff out her opponent’s argument. Then, is Tom Cruise really the Top Gun? Adam Cawley agrees and he’s got the need for speed, but David Pryde says supporting this star is Risky Business.

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

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Dec. 18, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

This week, we’re deciding if meeting the parents is a major milestone. Syd Bosel believes this meeting matters, but Abdul Aziz says it’s all relative. Then, does Victoria, BC have the cool factor? Ivan Decker gives this coastal city cool points, but Katie-Ellen Humphries says her hometown is more ho-hum.

Featuring: Syd Bosel, Abdul Aziz, Ivan Decker, and Katie-Ellen Humphries.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Oct. 2, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!

Last year, to kick off The Debaters’ 20th season, we asked: Is 20 years a long time? Derek Seguin says two decades is long, but Lara Rae believes they pass in the blink of an eye. Then, what’s in a name? Ola Dada claims there should always be significance behind a name, but Wes Borg is ready to tear down meaningful titles.

Featuring: Derek Seguin, Lara Rae, Ola Dada, and Wes Borg.

This episode of The Debaters first aired on Sept. 4, 2025. We’ll be back with brand new episodes Sept. 10!