Best 80 Debate Podcasts

Download and watch full episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher including his New Rules and Overtime segments with his guest panelists. New episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher air Fridays at 10, only on HBO. more

Smash Boom Best is a funny, smart debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! from APM Studios. Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best: Pikachu vs. Mario, Lollipops vs. Popcorn, Flamingos vs. Axolotls, Mermaids vs. Bigfoot, Cats vs. Dogs, Spiderman vs. Batman, Refrigerators vs. Toilets, Minecraft vs. Lego… the list goes on. Our star-studded line-up of debaters use facts and passion to make their case, teaching listeners how to defend their opinions along the way! Past debaters include Tim Platt, cast member of the comedy narrative play podcast Rude Tales of Magic, comedian and writer Jenny Yang, Minneapolis-based rapper NUR-D, comedian and creator of the Story Pirates Peter McNerney, Radio Ambulante's Daniel Alarcón, journalist and host of Into It Sam Sanders, host of Terrible, Thanks for Asking Nora McInerney, food-writer Kenji Lopez-Alt and many, many more. To top it off, our State of Debate segment shows listeners how to identify logical fallacies in the wild. Ad hominem attacks and bandwagon fallacies, be gone! So if you're looking to ignite a funny, feisty debate on your next roadtrip, or just want some amusing arguments for your kids to consider while they fall asleep… tune into Smash Boom Best, where we make debate a blast! more

Thoughts, aloud. Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat and Carlos Lozada.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. more

First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.

The biggest news and political stories of the day with a commitment to in-depth reporting that consistently seeks to hold our leaders accountable. more

Left, Right & Center is KCRW's weekly civilized yet provocative confrontation over politics, policy and pop culture. more

America is more divided than ever—but it doesn't have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world's most influential thinkers spanning science, technology, politics, culture, and global affairs. It's time to build a stronger, more united democracy with the civil exchange of ideas. Be open-minded. Be curious. Be ready to listen. Join us in being Open to Debate. (Formerly Intelligence Squared U.S.) more

A comedian discusses faith, politics, and dogma of all kinds--usually with people who disagree.

Lost Debate is a weekly podcast from The Branch that brings you news, ideas, and arguments from around the political spectrum. We engage in the good-faith discussions that too much of our society and media miss. It's hosted by Ravi Gupta, a former Obama staffer turned school principal. more

POLITICO Playbook's must-listen briefing on what's driving the day in Washington.

Truth and facts are what viewers can expect from 'Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey.' On the show, Dr. Richey delivers a heavy dose of fact-based truth with all his signature passion and insight. Every day Dr. Richey comments on the top news stories about criminal justice, social justice, policy and racism and welcomes a Conservative into 'The Bullpen' for a fiery debate. more

Debate, in-depth interviews, analysis of the political stories of day and discussion on international issues. Presented by Colm Ó Mongáin. Listen live on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10.00pm on RTÉ Radio 1. more

We believe debates should be moderated on an equal playing field and host live debates on controversial topics from science, religion, and politics several times a week. more

The Munk Debates podcast is an extension of the main stage events - in subject, speaker selection, tone and format. It will introduce the iconic brand - and its engaging debates about significant issues of our time. Audiences will hear strong and passionate arguments from both sides of an issue so they will have enough information to make up their own minds about where they stand. more

Iain Dale is joined by a panel of senior politicians and commentators to answer listener questions on the biggest stories of the week. Debate, in-depth discussion and laughs all guaranteed! more

Author, feminist, gay rights activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover leads a rigorous exchange of ideas with America's political and cultural newsmakers. In the spirit of William F. Buckley Jr.'s iconic 'Firing Line,' Hoover engages with thought leaders on the pivotal issues moving the nation forward. New podcast episodes drop weekly, and sometimes more, featuring bonus content you won't hear on TV. more

ABL Live is a three hour podcast covering all things politics and culture. It is cut up into a couple of parts, the first hour or so being commentary from the host - Anthony Brian Logan (ABL) and the next two hours being guests calling in and talking to the host. There are often debates, wild stories, insider information, entertaining personalities and much more that call in! Occasionally a special guest or interview.ABL Live! routinely gets at least 10,000 views on YouTube twice a week and has been running for the past three years. more

The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is a group of conservatives and libertarians interested in the current state of the legal order. It is founded on the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be. This podcast feed contains audio files of Federalist Society panel discussions, debates, addresses, and other events related to law and public policy. Additional audio and video can be found at https://fedsoc.org/commentary. more

Reason presents a libertarian-themed debate series recorded monthly before a live audience in New York City. Moderated by former Barron's Economics Editor Gene Epstein, the Soho Forum features Nobel prize winners, radical thinkers, and other public intellectuals facing off over the future of abortion, bitcoin, electric vehicles, government debt, illegal drugs, robotics, sex work, and other controversial topics. more

Give Them An Argument is a YouTube show and podcast dedicated to building a smarter, funnier and more strategic Left. New episodes are live on YouTube on Monday nights with an exclusive postgame for GTAA patrons after the main show. (To become a patron, go to patreon.com/benburgis and sign up for the monthly cost of a milkshake at a 50s nostalgia diner in 1994.) Past guests have included Slavoj Žižek, Richard Wolff, David Pizarro, Gregory Sadler, Glenn Greenwald, Krystal Ball, Bhaskar Sunkara, Sam Seder, Ana Kasparian, Emma Vigeland, Matt Christman, and Amber Frost. The show has also featured debates between host Ben Burgis and opponents ranging from Walter Block to Charlie Kirk.Ben is a philosophy professor, Jacobin columnist, and frequent debater. He did a regular 'Debunk' segment on the Michael Brooks Show until 2020. He's appeared on the Debate Night with Charlie Kirk, System Update with Glenn Greenwald, Rising, Krystal, Kyle & Friends, the Majority Report w/Sam Seder & the Joe Rogan Experience.benburgis.compatreon.com/benburgis more

Une heure pour faire le point sur l'actualité.Fichiers disponibles durant 30 jours après diffusion.

An informal look at religious apologetics and philosophy from an atheist and naturalist perspective.

Alex Forsyth presents topical debate in which guests from politics, business, science, arts and the media answer questions from members of the public. Anita Anand presents listeners' responses to the issues raised. more

This podcast features the debates and lectures of Dr. William Lane Craig.

We debate topics that people get pissed about.

Tous les samedis et dimanches soir, Pierre de Vilno reçoit des invités pour deux débats d'actualités. Avis tranchés et arguments incisifs sont aux programmes à 19h30 et 19h44 pour décrypter l'actualité. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations. more

Análisis, comentarios, debates, provocaciones que muevan ideas de todo tipo, con todas y contra todas las banderas. more

A live apologetics 2-hour show to answer challenging questions and teach how to do apologetics. It is hosted by Andrew Rappaport. more

Always punchy, always opinionated, you can find Iain Dale in the Evening live on LBC Monday to Thursday from 7pm. Cross Question, LBC's political panel debate show, features from Monday to Wednesday. On Thursday, a phone-in with top guests from the world of politics, academia, media and entertainment. more

Liberal Bill Scher and conservative Matt Lewis meet in the rancor-free DMZ to hash out the week's political events. more

Bliv klogere og bliv udfordret på dine egne synspunkter, når P1 Debat tager store og små diskussioner op. Her er højt til loftet og plads til uenighed og nuancer, når argumenterne flyver gennem luften. Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind tirsdag til fredag fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. more

There are three sides to every story, with James Macpherson, Liz Storer & Caleb Bond.

Rádio Slovensko v relácii Z prvej ruky prináša aktuálne debaty na politické, občianske a spoločenské témy, ktoré rezonujú v spoločnosti. Vysielame každý pracovný deň o 12:30 v Rádiu Slovensko.Diskusiu Z prvej ruky pripravuje Slovenský rozhlas, Rádio Slovensko, SRo1. Témy sa dotýkajú najmä oblastí ako sú politika, ekonómia, legislatíva, občianske právo, NR SR - parlament, vláda SR, či európske inštitúcie. Počas prázdnin sa relácia nevysiela. more

Ironia, sarcasmo, acutilância. As perguntas que marcam o dia são lançadas por Paulo Ferreira e Júlio Magalhães. Todas as manhãs depois das 7, na Rádio Observador. more

The Home of Logic, Reason, and Common Sense

Sulha (from the Arabic word for 'reconciliation') is a grassroots project working to bridge understanding between people in conflict around the world, with a primary focus on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Our goal is to foster a nuanced understanding of important issues, transform the way people communicate, and inspire real-world action. Sulha is an inclusive community, we welcome people from all walks of life and all sides of the ideological spectrum. more

If Kirby swallowed a boss from Metal Gear Solid, what absolutely bonkers power would he obtain? Which of the X-Men would be the biggest bummer of a roommate? Is King Bob-Omb's rule officially recognized by the Mushroom Kingdom or is Bob-Omb Battlefield a sovereign nation? Debate This! asks the kind of bold and heroic questions about your favorite video games and comics that no other podcast would dare ask. Although, it's probably because other people have better things to do than argue which color of Yoshi is the best color of Yoshi.In this show, no one is right, but someone is definitely wrong. more

This is a duplicate podcast feed for Uncomfortable Conversations which will be switched off on the 3rd of April.The show is continuing on the main feed which you can listen to through the links in the episode descriptions below. more

Jim and Mark use the insane ramblings of a tiny-handed narcissist to explain logical fallacies. Each episode we focus on a single logical fallacy and, using examples from Trump, UK politics and pop culture, explore how and why it fools people, how to avoid committing it yourself, and how to counter it in an argument. more

Funny and intense arguments about what is 'the best' in the world of movies, music, sports and everything pop culture from three guys who have known each other our whole lives. A formatted head to head (to head) to settle the score, once and for all on everything ranging from best one-hit wonder to best sports scandal. Formidable Opponents covers a wide array of interesting topics and breaks them down in a round table discussion as each of us defends and debates our individual takes on the topics we all love to hilariously argue about. formidableopponents@gmail.comTwitter: @FOpponents Instagram formidable_opponentsFacebook: Formidable Opponents Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents more

Bliv klogere og bliv udfordret på dine egne synspunkter, når P1 Debat tager store og små diskussioner op. Her er højt til loftet og plads til uenighed og nuancer, når argumenterne flyver gennem luften. Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind tirsdag til fredag fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. more

The show that gives new meaning to the word 'debate.' Hear what happens when five quick-witted, highly opinionated St. Louis journalists disagree on tough topics. This is not another dry, tame talk show. On Donnybrook, the issues are hot and so is the discussion. It's a high-energy, no-holds-barred debate on the week's news topics. With tongue-in-cheek, Donnybrook's subtitle is 'polite conversation on the issues.' With host Charlie Brennan, the conversation is highly opinionated and not always 'polite.' The panel of regulars tackles tough issues and controversial subjects. The opinions are well-informed and widely divergent. Donnybrook is brought to you locally by Design Aire Heating & Cooling. more

Discussions and debates with top newsmakers about the most controversial and interesting issues impacting California, hosted by FOX 11's Elex Michaelson and airing on several TV stations across the state. more

The Frederick Faith Debate is designed to be an open an honest forum for local faith community leaders to share and discuss their views of the truth. Lady Bird Johnson once said, 'the clash of ideas is the sound of freedom'. In that spirit, the show seriously wrestles with important ideas… the participant often disagreeing with one another. The hope is that through this wrestling a better understanding of the truth will develop with regards to the most important issues facing the world. more

Debate Directo es un programa sobre política y mundo judicial en el que intentamos dar puntos de vista alternativos a los medios de comunicación tradicionales. more

A live debate on the topic of the day, with four guests. From Monday to Thursday at 7:10pm Paris time.

Interviews and Debates with leaders in Philosophy, Politics, and Science

Justin and Rob tackle the most controversial topics in herpetoculture. The co-hosts or guests take one side of the issue and try to hold their own in a no-holds-barred contest of intellect. Who will win? You decide. Reptile Fight Club! more

A satirical takedown of cable news archetypes masquerading as a chat show. Part ??????? & ??????, part ?????? ???? ????—all podcast. DEBATE ME, COWARD! combines left-wing political satire, in-depth interviews, obscure topics and original music to create a truly unique listening experience. Part of the Permanent Revolution Podcasting Network. more

Four friends discussing Winchester, VA news and topics. Debating political issues, news, social injustice and anything that is up for debate in our world.  more

The public's questions about issues affecting their country, recorded in a different global location each month more

Debate dos temas que marcaram a semana em África com coordenação de João Pereira da Silva e a participação de Sheila Khan, Tony Tcheka e Abílio Neto.Transmissão: 6ªfeira -19h10 com repetição domingo -11h10 more

One of the biggest problems plaguing our society is that we don't actually debate much anymore. This podcast is set to remedy that. Your host, Garnett Genuis, is the Member of Parliament for Sherwood Park Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta, Canada, serving as the Shadow Minister for International Development & Human Rights. Since being elected in 2015, he has gained a reputation for being among the most outspoken parliamentarians. Every episode will feature an interview with a guest, and then conclude with a debate involving Parliamentarians from different parties. Thank you for listening. more

Desde 2013 trazendo os melhores debates sobre animes, filmes, séries, games, eventos e outros assuntos da cultura popular brasileira e mundial. more

Parley is a weekly podcast from The Hindu that brings together subject experts to discuss issues of public interest in-depth and from multiple perspectives. more

Art of Discussing podcast is dedicated to providing an outlet for people to learn about other people's viewpoints and share their own viewpoints. It is a platform that people can discuss topics with people of a different opinion to their own to learn and understand each other as humans. more

Eine zugespitzte Frage, zwei Gäste, zwei konträre Positionen - dazu eine Moderatorin oder ein Moderator und ein weites Themenspektrum, jeden Samstag um 17.05 Uhr. Das ist das Konzept der neuen Sendung 'Streitkultur'. Sind wir zu politisch korrekt? Passen Religion und Aufklärung zusammen? BER und Stuttgart 21 - hat Deutschland das Bauen verlernt? Den Streit wert sind Kunst und Musik, Glaube und Wissenschaft, Lebensstil und politische Kultur. Eine gleich bleibende Debattendramaturgie sorgt für klare Standpunkte, dann folgen echter Austausch, Abwägen und gemeinsames Nachdenken. Im besten Fall wird der Titel so eingelöst, dass wir genau das vorführen: Streit-Kultur. more

The Dan Abrams Debate Series is a podcast featuring LawNewz's Dan Abrams as he moderates debates on critical legal issues affecting the United States. more

In der Sendung 'Zur Diskussion' kommen alle Themen zur Sprache, die gesellschaftlich relevant sind und die Öffentlichkeit bewegen. Die Sendung lebt vom Widerstreit der Meinungen, von Erläuterung und Einordnung. more

Finding Common Battle Grounds is an attempt by two brothers - one conservative, the other progressive - to have civil conversations about politics, with a little help from their friends. more

I'm trying to discuss hot button topics in a reasonable manner. I'm also trying to figure out first principles and how we come by them and decide which are best. I'm speaking with academics, authors, journalists and activists in hopes of trying to find answers. more

L'émission d'actualité et de débats de la Radio Télévision Suisse version intégrale et version courte, présentée par Esther Mamarbachi et Elisabeth Logan, chaque mardi à 22h30 sur RTS Un. more

Topical debate, with political and media figures answering questions from the public.Hear each week's episode first on the Live News stream - Thursdays, 9pm. more

Debatable is a podcast dedicated to helping debaters and nondebaters understand issues, create arguments, as well as learn more about the world along the way! more

Enrique Toussaint analiza los temas políticos más importantes sobre México.

Debate de Apuntes y Resumen, con invitados en el piso

Unter dem Titel 'Denken mit Kinnert und Welzer' diskutieren die Jung-Unternehmerin und Jung-Politikerin Diana Kinnert und der Soziologe Harald Welzer regelmäßig zu einem Stichwort aus der aktuellen politischen Debatte.Utopist trifft auf Realistin. Sie jung, weiblich mit Migrationshintergrund, deutsch und netzaffin. Er: älter, männlich, autochthon deutsch und klassisch-linear wollen streiten mündlich, angelehnt an den klassischen Disput, der als Podcast daher kommt. more

Przyszłość rynku pracy, reforma edukacji, kryzys klimatyczny, bolączki kapitalizmu czy problemy kościoła to tylko niektóre z tematów, jakie podejmujemy w czasie debaty z cyklu Premiera Pisma. Jej uczestnikami są autorzy, eksperci, ludzie mediów, a przede wszystkim czytelnicy Pisma. Zapis rozmowy udostępniany jest następnie w formie podcastu. more

Listen to over 10 years of talks presented at the Festival of Dangerous Ideas Australia's original disruptive ideas festival. FODI brings to light important conversations that push the boundaries of conventional thought, challenging thinking on some of the most persevering and difficult issues of our time. Hear from our festival alumni the world's best experts, innovative thinkers and mischief makers as they share provocative ideas and conversations that encourage debate and critical thinking. It's time to get uncomfortable… more

PolEdu bietet seit 2019 jungen Menschen eine parteiunabhängige politische Bildung, kontroversen Diskurs und das Ausbrechen aus gewohnten Meinungsblasen. Gerade in Zeiten von Fake News und einer verrohenden Diskussionskultur sind wir der Meinung: Es ist mehr denn je notwendig, einander zuzuhören und miteinander zu reden! Bei unseren Diskussionsveranstaltungen durften wir u.a. bereits Gäste wie Brigitte Bierlein, Christian Kern, Karin Kneissl, Michael Spindelegger, Armin Wolf, Florian Scheuba, Ingrid Thurnher und viele andere mehr begrüßen. more

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The Farooqi Bros host a popular podcast on cinema and pop culture. The four brothers review films, interview actors and directors from Hollywood, and debate opinions in ways only siblings can. more

With the goal of bridging the growing political divide and hopefully building consensus, I regularly discuss the most contentious and relevant issues in politics with those of opposing beliefs. Anyone who disagrees is encouraged to reach out to me via email or through a one-on-one conversation (on Zoom) in a follow-up episode. This is my solution for unloading some thoughts while also attempting to engage with those I disagree with in a constructive manner. Enjoy! more