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“It’s so good it’s a paid bunch of different things and it’s actually not that bad to be like they don’t like mean to each other”
Flare flare via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/24
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“This show has been a hot mess for a while.. but now it’s just cartoonishly corny”
thisNickNickName via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/23
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“How can Newsweek give a position to such a bigoted racist human?? Every single episode she feels like she has a license to condemn more then half the country. She’s ignorant in her race beliefs she feels like white people are evil and 100% of the time she plays her own race card to try n put down...”Read full review »
gfrtbfrt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/22
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“Used to be a great show. I never missed it, but the new host Celeste is so combative and constantly putting in her own opinion and clearly siding with one guest over another- not the point of a moderator. She represents what is difficult about America right now and what this podcast was started...”Read full review »
NicNicSip via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/22
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“Love the new feel with more subjects in every show”
TacoDawg47117 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/22
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“Was a fan when the hosts were Batya and Josh. The current format seems to be a platform for new host, Celeste to editorialize standard ‘progressive’ platitudes. I will be unsubscribing.”
lampls via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/22
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“I’ve been listening to this show for the better part of a year, and while it’s had ups and downs, it’s been great overall - until recently. Ideally there would be a space for Americans to have these tough debates in a respectful manner, and I commend Newsweek for trying to do that. But Celeste as...”Read full review »
Max_B_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/22
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“The Debate showed signs of great promise in its earlier episodes. Unfortunately, after the original hosts departed, with Celeste Headlee seizing control, the quality of the podcast dramatically declined. Celeste’s bizarre concept of leading a debate by frequently interrupting her guests with...”Read full review »
EditGame via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/22
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“Wow. Celeste is terrible. She doesn’t not operate in good faith. Tried to give her a chance, but she’s no Batya. Why does she constantly self identify as person of color. I had no idea when I started listening. Girl. It’s radio. Who cares?”
Lvivinative via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/22
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“I wont be listening again unless Josh is brought back. The latest episode was terrible without him. The episode was more of a liberal agreement session than a fiery debate and Celeste is terrible. Don’t waste your time.
Update! Looks like Josh is getting his own podcast starting 2/1. Can’t wait...”Read full review »
skcjfjfjd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/22
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“I usually really enjoy this podcast, but if i’m being honest, it’s almost become pointless. The most recent episode on mandatory vaccines it was basically a 2 on 1. Celeste’s biases are so open and blatant that at times I forget she is supposed to be the moderator.
I think back to a few...”Read full review »
Jfogas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/22
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“I’m disappointed that Josh was removed as a co-host. It was really refreshing to hear a conservative voice against a liberal voice on the regular. Now this show is just like every other media show- liberal voices agreeing with eachother.”
(,? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/22
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“…”As the only person of color here, I must say …” or “as the only woman here I must say…” from Celeste. IMO, when you have to use that as a preface to a statement, your argument is very weak. Otherwise it would stand on its own merit. Celeste is also a very poor moderator who will control the...”Read full review »
Zzzttttttn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/22
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“I hope the disagreement between the hosts hasn’t meant Josh has been axed.”
debateenthusiast via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/23/22
“Discussion is fantastic except when Celeste interjects and de-rails a deeper conversation in service of platitudes. It’s hard to form a nuanced view of things is she’s constantly blocking off areas and interjecting her personal politics into everything, especially when she shuts down other people...”Read full review »
Nickelous208 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/21
“I’m a strong conservative and I thought that this pod would be just another liberal program but I was entirely wrong. I so enjoyed the balance from “ both sides “. Good job. 👍”
Mokeyt3/35 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/21
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“Since Celeste has joined the show it has really turned the podcast into what modern debate in America is. Strawmen arguments and heated back and forths.
No more of the respectable search for agreement. No more of the moderators elevating the best points of the arguments of their guests.
It’s...”Read full review »
funkju via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/21
“The moderators could be slightly more neutral at times, as they occasionally interject to disrupt the debate unnecessarily and add their own opinions. However, this podcast provides spirited, thought provoking debates with educated, knowledgeable, and articulate guests that highlight both sides...”Read full review »
Laremont L. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/21
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“Celeste Headlee is a decent journalist but a horrendous moderator. She makes this program unlistenable because she gets triggered often and interrupts. The earlier episodes pre-Celeste are the best to listen to.”
Herald101989 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/21
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“The new female host is horrible. She interrupts too much. Bring back the previous one, please.”
Mobsta4Life3778 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/21
“Josh routinely interrupts those who don’t fall on his side of the argument and picks and represents supporting evidence as “fact” absent true expertise. (Case and point his citation of an survey opinion piece about how scientists feel about life beginning at conception.) Likewise his droning on...”Read full review »
Scientist Doc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/21
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“Let the people talk. The male host can’t wait to chip in every episode. Please talk less so I can hear more about the debate. I hope the male host knows that he’s a terrible host.”
jaehoonlee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/21
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“I think this show is awesome. I don’t think both sides gets enough time to support their opinions. I wish you guys didn’t take such long breaks but I understand sponsorships.”
WhiskeyKilo99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/21
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“Great moderators, with great guests. They start great discussions, but instead of using the full potential of the platform, it seems that the creators are still working the “rules” of old tv style news media. It’s okay if a debate goes longer than and hour if it’s an interesting and productive...”Read full review »
Color Correction via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/21
“The title The Debate does a disservice to this podcast. The Debate is not the typical cable news scream-over-each-other fest, nor is it a scream fest of ad hominem attacks motivated by destroying your opponent's argument at any cost mentality. The podcast is a debate in its truest sense,...”Read full review »
gadflymr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/21
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“Listened to the critical race theory episode. It’s insanity that there was a debate and the debaters literally couldn’t agree on the definition of CRT. Which is exactly why Conservatives are rushing to ban in. They see it as a threat, make CRT the next Conservative boogeyman, an enact legislation...”Read full review »
Sleepdawg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/21
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“This is one of the only places to hear an actual, free debate that highlights both sides of the argument! Love this podcast!!”
Elana Bernstein(: via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/21
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