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Modern-Day Debate

James Kunz
Gravity
NASA
Flat Earth
Globe Earth
Abiogenesis
Onlyfans
Israel
Palestine
Capitalism
Communism
Pornography
Addiction
Moon Landing
Coriolis Effect
Psychology Of Belief
Einstein's Theory Of Relativity
United States
China
Marriage
Mental Health

We believe debates should be moderated on an equal playing field and host live debates on controversial topics from science, religion, and politics several times a week.

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Recent Guests

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Episode: DEBATE: Is Evolution Supported by the Evidence? | SFT & RawMatt Vs Eric & Tony

Hosts

Dr. James Koons
Host of live debates on controversial topics, focuses on moderating discussions in a balanced manner.
Ryan
Host of engaging conversations, facilitating debates on various societal issues with a focus on fairness and clarity.
Andrew Wilson
Host and debater who engages in discussions concerning religion, ethics, and societal norms.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 580 ratings
  • Insightful

    Kudos to James for having this platform, and you’re a great moderator. So many interesting topics and discussions. However, the 4/5 stars is for Ryan who needs to up his moderator game. Otherwise, keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Keshav Ram
    Australia2 months ago
  • Where's the moderation?

    I was looking for a debate podcast similar to Open to Debate and I found this one. I was excited to listen given the topics were interesting. The first 20 minutes of whether Christian nationalism is bad for America has been absolutely UNBEARABLE. Andrew Wilson speaks incredibly awful and horribly to the person who disagrees with him and consistently berates her and treats her with disrespect. The lack of control from the moderator in his incessant whining to "answer the question" makes me not wa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jrvaldezz
    United States2 months ago
  • I want to leave a five but….

    They have evocative topics, however the lack of decorum, meanness, and lack of structure is disappointing. It’s like listening to a twitter war vice listening to an actual debate.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    IDontLikeNicks
    United States4 months ago
  • June 7th Debate

    Aloha! I love the podcast. But this debate was hard to watch with Stuart. No substance only insults. Loser lol

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Edfromhawaii
    United States6 months ago
  • Cold case Christianity

    There is a podcast called cold case Christianity I think he would be interesting to have on for another Christian vs atheist debate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nick_gobbler
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the engaging and thought-provoking debates, though some express concern over moderation and audio quality.
Reviewers indicate a desire for topic diversity, particularly a reduction in recurring debated topics such as flat earth.
Critiques often focus on the presentation style of debates, with some calling for more structure and civility in discussions.

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Talking Points

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DEBATE Christianity or Secular Humanism Which is Best for Society? Planet Peterson Vs ⁨@rattlesnaketv⁩
Q: If secular humanism is so good for society, why is it the selfishness of people that's causing issues among people?
Secular humanism is not the worship of self, and the taxation structure isn't solely about the individual's benefit.
DEBATE: Is Islam the One True Religion? | Apostate Prophet vs. Jvnior
Q: Could you clarify your position on whether or not Christians believe Muslims will go to hell?
Every Christian I've asked has said yes, I'm going to hell for not believing in Jesus as God.
DEBATE: Is Islam the One True Religion? | Apostate Prophet vs. Jvnior
Q: Do you feel that Islam is pluralistic in that it accepts other traditions?
Islam does not take a pluralistic stance because no religion will be accepted from us except Islam.
DEBATE: Are Humans and Apes Related? | SFT & RawMatt Vs FlyingSpaghettiAuditor & Austin
Q: What is the explanation for humans being related to chimpanzees if so many fixed differences exist?
The similarities indicate a closer relation due to shared ancestry, despite observed differences, being part of a larger cumulative process over time.
DEBATE: Are Humans and Apes Related? | SFT & RawMatt Vs FlyingSpaghettiAuditor & Austin
Q: How do we fit 42 million fixations in 520,000 generations?
It depends on mutation and fixation rates which vary; however, we're stating that the mean number of mutations doesn't indicate a direct rate as the environment drives the evolutionary process.

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