90 Best Debate Podcasts

1. First Take

First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
Podcast espn.com
Hosts Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim
Email ****@espn.com
Apple Rating 4 / 5Facebook Followers 1.4MTwitter Followers 38.5MInstagram Followers 1.2M Frequency 2 episodes / day Avg Length 46 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Around the Horn

Tony Reali and four reporters from across the country debate about the hottest issues in this sport of competitive banter.
Podcast espn.com
Host Tony Reali
Email ****@espn.com
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 277.6KTwitter Followers 38.8MInstagram Followers 19.3K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 25 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

3. Smash Boom Best

Smash Boom Best is a funny, smart debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! from APM Studios
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Email ****@americanpublicmedia.org
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 2.7KInstagram Followers 2.4K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 23 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. Circle Of Debate

Pro Wrestling Podcast based out of Los Angeles, C.A. providing the current news around The Pro Wrestling World, and More! with your Host: 'The Devious One' Ivan C. alongside with His other Hosts 'Money' Mike Lopez, 'Mr. 69 MGC' Matthew Steamboat, and 'The Director' Chris Kennedy.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
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Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 226Instagram Followers 1.3K Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 154 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. Switch Hit Podcast

Lively debate and discussion about the game on and off the field with a focus on English cricket. Featuring former England batsman Mark Butcher alongside ESPNcricinfo's writers and reporters.
Podcast espn.com
Host Mark Butcher
Email ****@espn.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 8.1MTwitter Followers 38.8MInstagram Followers 27.2M Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 56 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. Everyday Driver Car Debate

The hosts Paul and Todd, get behind the microphone to answer questions and help viewers find the right car for their needs. Disagreement and debate are bound to happen. Along the way they discuss what goes on behind the scenes of their review films and other topics throughout the car industry.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 8.2KTwitter Followers 2.4K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 40 min Since Jul 2014 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain and guests analyse and debate the big stories emerging from international and domestic cricket.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Email ****@bskyb.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 233.4KTwitter Followers 6.6MInstagram Followers 149.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 41 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Any Questions? and Any Answers?

Alex Forsyth presents topical debate in which guests from politics, business, science, arts and the media answer questions from members of the public. Anita Anand presents listeners' responses to the issues raised.
Podcast bbc.co.uk
Hosts BBC Radio 4, BBC, Alex Forsyth, Anita Anand
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 5.7MTwitter Followers 1.9MInstagram Followers 5.4M Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. Intelligence Squared

Intelligence Squared is the world's leading forum for debate and intelligent discussion. Live and online we take you to the heart of the issues that matter, in the company of some of the world's sharpest minds and most exciting orators.
Podcast intelligencesquared.com
Email ****@intelligencesquared.com
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 143.6KTwitter Followers 40.4KInstagram Followers 16K Frequency 4 episodes / week Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich

Mythical Chefs Josh Scherer and Nicole Enayati discuss, debate, and dissect the web's most hilariously controversial culinary quandaries.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Email ****@mythical.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

11. Debate Night with Brodie Smith and Hunter

Brodie Smith debates anyone and everyone as Hunter hosts and moderates the show to help start and direct conversations on how to improve the sport of Disc Golf!
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 10.7KInstagram Followers 68.7K Frequency 17 episodes / year Avg Length 60 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

12. We the People

A weekly show of constitutional debate hosted by National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen where listeners can hear the best arguments on all sides of the constitutional issues at the center of American life.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Host Jeffrey Rosen
Email ****@constitutioncenter.org
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 53.3KTwitter Followers 41.2KInstagram Followers 10.9K Frequency 4 episodes / month Avg Length 61 min Since Aug 2014 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

13. REAL AF with Andy Frisella

Entrepreneur Andy Frisella and his guests discuss, debate, and laugh their way through trending topics and hot-button issues. (This is also the home of Andy's other show, the top-ranked MFCEO Project Podcast)
Podcast andyfrisella.com
Email ****@andyfrisella.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 529.1KInstagram Followers 3.2M Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 53 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. Open to Debate

America is more divided than ever—but it doesn't have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world's most influential thinkers spanning science, technology, politics, culture, and global affairs. It's time to build a stronger, more united democracy with the civil exchange of ideas. Be open-minded. Be curious. Be ready to listen. Join us in being Open to Debate. (Formerly Intelligence Squared U.S.)
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Email ****@opentodebate.org
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 43.6KInstagram Followers 6.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 54 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. The Great American Hip

A podcast dedicated to the culture of Hip-Hop and the art of debate. We debate some of the greatest rivalries and longest-standing hip-hop arguments.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
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Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 80 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

16. The Awkward Dreadhead Podcast

We debate topics that people get pissed about.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
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Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 46 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

17. Date and Debate Podcast

Date and Debate Podcast by Andrea H.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@dateanddebate-pod.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 57 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

18. The Social Matters Podcast

Three friends that happen to be social workers discuss current social issues from their front room. Expect debate and hard hitting real talk with a sprinkle of top drawer humour to keep it moving.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 598Twitter Followers 1.8K Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 40 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

19. INDUBITABLY: The Debate Podcast

Our world is full of Debate and Controversy. From Mandatory Vaccinations, to Cancel Culture, to the Zombie Apocalypse, sometimes it seems as though we live in a society doomed to argue ourselves into oblivion! Join International Award Winning Debaters turned Educators Josh and Kelly as they explore these arguments from all sides to help you better understand the debates that define your world!
Podcast indubitably.podbean.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 148 Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 61 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

20. Dorm Debate Podcast

After beginning in their college dorm rooms, four friends started a podcast to discuss all things football, fantasy, and NFL. Featuring a passionate Cowboys fan, persuasive Giants aficionado, an Eagles die-hard, and a sometimes neutral moderator, four friends agree to disagree in an exciting, fast-paced, and lively 'dorm debate.
Podcast spreaker.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 4.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 55 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

21. Cinema Debate

The Farooqi Bros host a popular podcast with guests from Hollywood film and television. Join them as they debate cinema.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Email ****@cinemadebate.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 877 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 40 min Play Get Email Contact

22. The Late Debate

Debate, in-depth interviews, analysis of the political stories of day and discussion on international issues. Presented by Katie Hannon.
Podcast rte.ie
Email ****@rte.ie
Facebook Followers 275.7KTwitter Followers 651KInstagram Followers 58.2K Frequency 2 episodes / day Avg Length 15 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

23. Frederick Faith Debate

The Frederick Faith Debate is designed to be an open and honest forum for local faith community leaders to share and discuss their views of the truth. Lady Bird Johnson once said, 'The clash of ideas is the sound of freedom'. In that spirit, the show seriously wrestles with important ideas, and the participants often disagree with one another.
Podcast wfmd.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 6.9KInstagram Followers 1K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 26 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

24. Development Debate

Driven by a COVID 19 induced economic chaos, creating high-wage jobs and capital investment is not as easy as it used to be. Join Dave Robinson and Nate Green of the national economic development consulting company the Montrose Group to hear their unique perspective on economic development and life in general.
Podcast development-debate.simplecast.com
Email ****@montrosegroupllc.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 37 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

25. Debate Me, Coward

A satirical takedown of cable news archetypes masquerading as a chat show. DEBATE ME, COWARD! combines left-wing political satire, in-depth interviews, obscure topics, and original music to create a truly unique listening experience.
Podcast debatemecoward.libsyn.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 1Instagram Followers 61 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 84 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

26. Net Assessment

Hosts Melanie Marlowe and Christopher Preble debate their way through some of the toughest and most contentious topics related to war, international relations, and strategy. This podcast is brought to you by War on the Rocks.
Podcast netassessment.libsyn.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 31.7KTwitter Followers 1.9K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 62 min Since Oct 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

27. ComicBook Debate

Covering all things DC & Marvel, The Farooqi Bros host a popular podcast with guests from around the comic book industry. They discuss a range of topics including the DCEU, MCU, Comics, Animation & more!
Podcast cinemadebate.com
Email ****@ComicBookDebate.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 919Twitter Followers 12.8KInstagram Followers 456 Frequency 3 episodes / year Avg Length 44 min Since Dec 2017 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

28. Up For Debate

Each week, Shaun and Matt rate the hype of your favorite movies, TV shows, music, books and more on their patent pending 'Over, Under or Appropriate' scale.
Podcast upfordebate.tv
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 16 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 65 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

29. Modern-Day Debate

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.
Podcast redcircle.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 1.3KTwitter Followers 8.7K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 136 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

30. Moral Maze

Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
Podcast bbc.co.uk
Hosts Moral Maze, Michael Buerk
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Facebook Followers 61.1MTwitter Followers 34.1M Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 57 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact