The Debaters

In this week’s all-you-can-laugh episode, we’re asking if table service is better than a buffet. Simon Rakoff serves up his best jokes in support of table service but Wassim El-Mounzer is ready to make us believe in buffets. Then, does Toronto offer the best quality of life? Juno award-winner Adam Christie says yes, his city CN Towers above the rest, but Clare Belford thinks the “T-Dot” has lost the plot.

Featuring: Simon Rakoff, Wassim El-Mounzer, Adam Christie, and Clare Belford.

This week, we’re covering a topic from A to Gen Z. Do millennials win the parenting prize? Levi McCachen says millennials have totally won parenting, but Simon King says other generations do it better. Next, it’s rain versus shine. Charles Haycock says rain rules, but Katie-Ellen Humphries is ready to argue her position with a sunny disposition.

Featuring: Levi McCachen, Simon King, Charles Haycock, and Katie-Ellen Humphries.

Prepare to be floored! This week, we’re deciding if carpet conquers hardwood. Jan Caruana’s on a roll when she argues in favour of carpet, but Sean Cullen says wood floors are best, plank you very much! Then, from London, Ontario, home of Western University, we’re asking: does nothing beat living in a university town? Courtney Gilmour's in-tuition says yes, but Rob Bebenek believes it’s better to live far away from any campus.

Featuring: Jan Caruana, Sean Cullen, Courtney Gilmour, and Rob Bebenek.

Is avoiding scammers mission imposter-ble? Craig Fay argues that it’s easy to fall for a scam these days, but Elvira Kurt is a born skeptic. Next, we’re talking book clubs. Martha Chaves says they’re a novel idea, but Kyle Brownrigg refuses to join the club.

Featuring: Craig Fay, Elvira Kurt, Martha Chaves, and Kyle Brownrigg.

Is quiet something to treasure? Yumi Nagashima believes in the sanctity of silence, but Charlie Demers is ready to make some noise against that notion. Then, we’re deciding if a smoothie is meal-worthy. Katie-Ellen Humphries is prepared to do some smooth-talking, but Gavin Clarkson refuses to blend.

Featuring: Yumi Nagashima, Charlie Demers, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Gavin Clarkson.