Should the rodeo be banned? That's the question put to comedians Graham Clark and Neil Grahn in front of a Calgary audience. Also on the show Lori Gibbs and Brian Stollery argue whether parents should just leave their kids at home already !@#$# Tune in for all the laughs and logic Wednesday at 11:30 on CBC Radio One.

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Canadians have a reputation for being polite. But are we more polite than the British? UK funny man Matt Kirshen thinks we are, but Canadian comic Charlie Demers says the Brits are way more polite. Also on the show today, purebreds. And who better to debate the merits of blue blood than the Queen herself, (as played by Scott Thompson). And her opponent, that loveable cockney chanteuse Adele (as played by Sean Cullen) Tune in Saturday at 1:00 pm on CBC Radio One.

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Should Alberta only have one NHL team? Francophone favourite Derek Seguin sure thinks so, whereas Alberta boy Paul Myrehaug defends having two franchises. Also on the show today... The All Inclusive Vacation. Is it the best way to unwind? Funny lady Erica Sigurdson takes on Trent McClellan Wednesday at 11:30 am on CBC Radio One.

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Is live theatre still relevant? That is the question on this week's Debaters. And the comedians tackling the question are "This is That" stars Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring. And, as ever, your host Steve Patterson serves up some sweet sweet puns. Also on the show Elvira Kurt and Judy Gold debate who's the better mom... a younger woman or an older woman. Tune in for all the laughs and logic Saturday at 1:00 pm on CBC Radio One.

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Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Coming up on The Debaters, comedians Ron Sparks and Alan Park debate libraries. In the age of the internet and e-books do we still need libraries? Also on the show, Rebecca Kohler and Jon Steinberg debate the ups and downs of energy drinks. Don't miss the Debaters this Wednesday at 11:30 am on Radio One.

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Are diamonds anybody's best friend? Jen Grant and Fraser Young take on this age old debate. The, speaking of all things old. Museums...are there too many of them? In this age of technology, comedian Derek Seguin says they're obsolete. But history loving, intellectual John Wing tries to convince us that museums are fantastic. And your host Steve Patterson moderates the mayhem. The show starts at 1:00 pm on Saturday.

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Whereas shows like Mad Men depict a time when men called the shots, be it resolved that men of the 1950's and 60's had it made.  Derek Sequin and Nile Seguin debate the good, the bad, and the just plain sexist.  Also on the show, it's Dave Hemstad versus Nathan Macintosh in a debate about acting your age. The Debaters is on the air Saturdays on Radio One at 1pm.

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Is it okay to imitate someone's accent? Veteran debater Charlie Demers takes on rookie accent-lover Howie Miller. Also on the show, Alberta comics Ryan Belleville and Sean Lecomber argue whether the province's greatest export is oil or artists. Tune in to the Debaters Saturday at 1:00 pm here on CBC Radio One.

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From the Nation's Capital comedians Glen Foster and Charlie Demers debate taxes. Are they a joy and a privilege to pay? Also on the show it's Mike Wilmot versus Kate Davis in a debate about relationships. Is mystery in a relationship a good thing? Don't miss the Debaters this Wednesday at 11:30 am on CBC Radio One.


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Are weddings a waste of money? Kids in the Hall comedian Scott Thompson joyfully endorses the excesses of the matrimonial. Whereas Elvira Kurt admonishes those who overspend to say I do. And then The Debaters take a stab at fur. Aboriginal funny man Don Kelly says it's environmentally friendly and perfectly fine. But Graham Clark prefers his fur on the fun side.

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