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Past Episodes: October 2008 Archives

Winds of change...

On the eve of the U.S. election, a Winnipeg comedian now residing in California, Bruce Clark, is out to prove to African American comic Darryl Lenox that a black man in the Whitehouse won’t bring much change at all.
Next up, smooth talking Quebecer Derek Seguin does his oily best to convince funny gal Debra DiGiovanni that beauty pageants celebrate women.
Yes, this week The Debaters is all about contests, so cast your vote for comedy by tuning in.
Airs Saturday at 11:30 am and Monday at 8:30 pm on CBC Radio One.

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Call of The Wild

It's autumn in Canada and you know what that means - men are armed and moose are nervous. This week hunter and comedian Pete Zedlacher takes pot shots at gun shy Erica Sigurdson as he tries to convince our live audience that hunting is a great Canadian pastime.
Also on the bill, a slightly paranoid Roman Danylo (Comedy Inc.) tries to prove to Calgary funny lady Rebecca Northan that our obsession with eliminating germs is completely justified.
The Debaters is all about man versus Mother Nature, and the women are definitely siding with mom.
The Debaters airs Saturday at 11:30 am and Monday at 8:30 pm on Radio One.

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Is it a minority for the majority...?

It is election time and we at The Debaters are committed to delivering on our promise of laughs and logic.
First up, Quebec comedian Derek Seguin does battle with Winnipegger Al Rae on the issue of leadership and whether Stephen Harper is more of an alpha male than Stephane Dion.
Next up, writer and performer Tim Steeves tries to win votes as he attacks funnyman Harry Doupe's position that the majority would be better off with a minority government.
The Debaters acknowledges that electoral laughter is indeed the best medicine. But, if your election lasts more than six weeks be sure to tell your doctor.
The Debaters airs Saturday at 11:30 am and Monday at 6:30 pm on Radio One.

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