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Past Episodes: November 2009 Archives

Wed Dec 2 It's Over Alberta & Elder Wisdom

We're in St. Albert this week as Alberta booster Peter Brown does battle with Toronto tar sands terminator Alan Park to prove that as long as there are pick-ups, ponies and petroleum it ain't over for Alberta. Next up on our comedy double bill, from way out West, aboriginal comic Dawn Dumont tires to convince middle-aged white guy, Andrew Grose that advanced wisdom does not necessarily come with advanced age. Now in its fourth season, The Debaters is wise-cracking beyond its years. Tune in and catch all the sage quips from our seasoned comedians Wednesday at 11:30 on Radio One.

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Sat Nov 28 Africentric Schools & Chick Flicks

This week we are in T.O. where Caribbean-Canadian comic Jean Paul is out to prove to Ugandan-born funnyman Arthur Simeon that Toronto's new "Africentric Curriculum School" helps black kids succeed. Next up on our double bill of facts and funny, feminine film fan Laurie Elliott tries to convince nay-sayer Nile Seguin that he should put away his pride and prejudice and admit that guys can learn a lot from "Chick Flicks." Hey radio listeners, if you want to learn a lot, tune in to Quirks and Quarks but for some big laughs, leave your dial tuned to Radio One, we're on right after Bob McDonald at 1:00 PM Saturday.

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Wed Nov 25 Country Music & Tipping

This week, urban black comic Kenny Robinson does his down home best to prove to CBC favorite Sean Cullen that Country Music is the best darn music in the land. Next up, comedy veteran Irwin “The Professor” Barker is intent on teaching funny lady Jennifer Grant that tipping is a confusing custom that should be banned. We at The Debaters are big tippers. Here’s one – for the best mix of facts and funny tune into The Debaters Wednesday at 11:30 am on Radio One

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