15 Best Canada Debate Podcasts

1. The Munk Debates Podcast

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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 Ranking #8 in Apple Charts (CA)
Host Rudyard Griffiths
Producer/Network Munk Foundation / iHeartRadio
Email ****@munkdebates.com
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 563Facebook 130.7KTwitter 30.1KInstagram 8.5K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Canada Reads

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The CBC's great Canadian book debate returns. Five prominent Canadians have each selected the one book that they believe all of Canada should read. After each day's debate, they will vote to eliminate one book, until only the winner remains.MORE Producer/Network CBC Arts & Entertainment
Email ****@cbc.ca
Location Canada
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 88Facebook 61.7KTwitter 87.4KInstagram 76.2K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Mar 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Not in Heaven

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A weekly podcast about Judaism in the 2020s—because the Torah was left for us to figure out on the ground. Sublime and irreverent conversations about the present and future of communal, religious and spiritual life, led by Avi Finegold, Yedida Eisenstat and Matthew Leibl.MORE Hosts Avi Finegold, Yedida Eisenstat, Matthew Leibl
Producer/Network The Jewish Living Lab and The CJN Podcast Network
Email ****@thecjn.ca
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 29Facebook 9.6KTwitter 13.1KInstagram 2K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Habs Lunch

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It's a heated debate every day… but no one drops the gloves. Get your daily diagnosis on the health of the Habs. The Habs Lunch with Sean Campbell and Mitch Gallo.
Hosts Sean R Campbell, Mitch Gallo
Producer/Network iHeartRadio
Email ****@tsn990.ca
Location Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 7.7MTwitter 2MInstagram 2.8M Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. The Reel Debaters

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The Reel Debaters is what happens when unapologetic movie nerds, sharp minds, and pure love for cinema collide, all from the heart of Manitoba's vibrant and ever-growing film industry Each week, this crew of cinephiles and industry insiders sits down to explore film and television through a lens that's equal parts irreverent and insightful. It's where deep respect for storytelling meets a sense of humour that doesn't take itself too seriously...MORE Hosts Micheal Petrow, Martin Navarro, Jimmy Skinner, Rob Strachan, Ian Bawa, Mark Cowell, Charles Fernandes, Emily Clark
Producer/Network The Reel Debaters Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 97 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

6. Resuming Debate

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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 Host Garnett Genuis
Producer/Network Garnett Genuis
Email ****@parl.gc.ca
Location Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada
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Apple Reviews 29Facebook 65.3KTwitter 39.5K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Unlearn16: Class is in Session

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A teacher with a sarcastic wit who's passion for debate and discussion spans the political, social and pop culture spectrums. PS - a solid metaphor can solve all life's problems 
Host Joanna Johnson
Producer/Network Unlearn16
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Ajax, Ontario, Canada
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 230Twitter 52.3K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Curfew Boys: A Montreal Canadiens Podcast

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Just a couple of lifelong friends who discuss and debate all that is the Montreal Canadiens & Hockey.
Hosts Zook, Chris Salera, Sammy Schiavone
Producer/Network The Curfew Boys
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 46 Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Alberta Unbound

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In this podcast, Paula Simons, an Independent senator from Alberta, sets out to debate and deconstruct some of the myths that define and bind her province.
Host Paula Simons
Producer/Network Paula Simons
Email ****@sen.parl.gc.ca
Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Apple Reviews 40Facebook 12.5KTwitter 176 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. RegWatch by RegulatorWatch.com

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Incisive coverage of the issues important to vaping. Plus critical debate over the issues and impacts of regulation in both Canada and the U.S.
Host Brent Stafford
Producer/Network Brent Stafford
Email ****@regulatorwatch.com
Location Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Facebook 8.9KTwitter 2.1K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The Arena

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The Arena podcast aims to discuss and debate current events and issues through the lens of the Gospel with the goal being that our listeners will be challenged and edified.
Hosts Bryce Letkeman, Matt Martens
Producer/Network Bryce Letkeman and Matt Martens
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 32 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. The Social Podcast

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Missed The Social on air today? Catch the show's fiery discussions and debates with Melissa Grelo, Cynthia Loyst, Andrea Bain and correspondent Jess Allen! You don't want to miss it.
Hosts Melissa Grelo, Cynthia Loyst, Andrea Bain, Jessica Allen
Producer/Network The Social
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 2.9/5Apple Reviews 142 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Open to Debate with David Moscrop

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Smart, witty, and thoughtful political conversations that break from the limits of the 24-hour news cycle and the 280 character limit. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of the history and implications of the issues that shape us and our environment, anchored in discussions about public policy, and supported by research. Open to Debate is a space for agreeable disagreement based on the belief that such exchanges are essential to the health of our democracy.MORE Host David Moscrop
Producer/Network Canada 2020
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.2/5Apple Reviews 83 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA)

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Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) was founded in 1968. It is an independent forum, moderated by volunteers, meeting Thursdays at noon some 40 weeks a year and at occasional special evening sessions, to debate local, provincial, national, and international issues of concern to the residents of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta.MORE Producer/Network Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs
Email ****@sacpa.ca
Location Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
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Apple Reviews 2Facebook 888Twitter 1.6K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact