The Debaters

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.

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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.

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)

When it comes to raising kids, does Winnipeg win? And is compromise a happy ending?

Featuring: Chad Anderson, Lara Rae, Courtney Gilmour, and Jon Dore.

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.