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This week, we’re covering a topic from A to Gen Z. Do millennials win the parenting prize? Levi McCachen says millennials have totally won parenting, but Simon King says other generations do it better. Next, it’s rain versus shine. Charles Haycock says rain rules, but Katie-Ellen Humphries is ready to argue her position with a sunny disposition. Featuring: Levi McCachen, Simon King, Charles Haycock, and Katie-Ellen Humphries.

Prepare to be floored! This week, we’re deciding if carpet conquers hardwood. Jan Caruana’s on a roll when she argues in favour of carpet, but Sean Cullen says wood floors are best, plank you very much! Then, from London, Ontario, home of Western University, we’re asking: does nothing beat living in a university town? Courtney Gilmour's in-tuition says yes, but Rob Bebenek believes it’s better to live far away from any campus. Featuring: Jan Caruana, Sean Cullen, Courtney Gilmour, and Rob Bebenek.

Is avoiding scammers mission imposter-ble? Craig Fay argues that it’s easy to fall for a scam these days, but Elvira Kurt is a born skeptic. Next, we’re talking book clubs. Martha Chaves says they’re a novel idea, but Kyle Brownrigg refuses to join the club. Featuring: Craig Fay, Elvira Kurt, Martha Chaves, and Kyle Brownrigg.

This week, we’re in London, Ontario, aka “The Forest City” and we’re asking if trees are overrated. Dave Hemstad says yes, it’s time to fir-get our forest friends, but Jon Steinberg believes he’s barking up the wrong tree. Then, we talk about the pros and cons of praise. Kate Davis disapproves of excess approval but Faris Hytiaa is ready to rave about recognition. Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Jon Steinberg, Kate Davis, and Faris Hytiaa.

Everyone likes a massage, right? Emily Woods argues that we all knead one, but Ivan Decker says, “Can’t touch this!” Then, trouble bubbles up when we debate the best way to wash your dishes. Ryan Williams is Team Dishwasher and Sean Devlin is Team Hand Wash - which side are you on? Featuring: Emily Woods, Ivan Decker, Ryan Williams, and Sean Devlin.

Is wearing denim a dream? Stacey McGunnigle is jazzed about jeans, but Myles Anderson says these pants just make him blue. Then, is food delivery a breeze these days? Graham Clark and Lachlan Patterson deliver the goods on ordering eats. Featuring: Stacey McGunnigle, Myles Anderson, Graham Clark and Lachlan Patterson.

Are social media influencers trustworthy authorities? Elvira Kurt argues yes, and she’s prepared to influence us but Andrew Johnston downvotes that idea. Next, we’re debating the switch to electric vehicles. Jacob Samuel’s on board but Julie Kim believes we Musk not do it! Featuring: Elvira Kurt, Andrew Johnston, Jacob Samuel, and Julie Kim.

The CBC has some great fans, but are they the greatest ever? Charlie Demers thinks yes, and Abdul Aziz says no way. If you’re a CanCon connoisseur, this one’s for you! Next, we tackle coffee dates. Are they the best kind of date? Faris Hytiaa thinks they'll perk you up but Shirley Gnome believes they're actually unromantic.  Featuring: Charlie Demers, Abdul Aziz, Faris Hytiaa, and Shirley Gnome

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. Find and follow to Because News wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/BNxTD

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.

We’ve got a brainy battle on whether museums are the secret to smarts. Then, are rules meant to be broken? Stay tuned for a criminally funny debate. Featuring: Isabel Zaw-Tun, Wassim El-Mounzer, Deborah Kimmett, and Don Kelly.

We’ve got a meaty debate on whether shawarma is the best midnight meal, then, two comedians school each other on parent-teacher conferences. Featuring: Ali Hassan, Courtney Gilmour, Matt Falk, and Jenny Pue.