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“This podcast claimed to conduct its debates with civility. Not so. In the review of the US election Rudyard called Donald Trump corrupt, misogynistic, and racist. So much for civility.”
REH1965 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/24
“Listened to Sept 20, 2024 Friday focus. The episode quickly reminded me why I stopped listening to the podcast and chose not to pay the paltry $25 to be a member. Rudyard Griffiths has great opinions and wonderful to listen to, but his constant, never-ending interruptions of Janice Stein’s...”Read full review »
phoib0 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/22/24
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“Of the way to debate, to bring forwards argument, while listening to the opponant. Thank you.”
Isaseez via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
09/22/24
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“Grown up discussions on important issues of our time. Stimulating! Refreshing! Unique even.”
Sad in Oz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/26/24
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“I had been looking for a podcast like this for a long time. They go into complex, relevant topics with great speakers that provide nuance and allow listeners to make their minds. Too much of the media these days (big and small, left and right) is heavily editorialized and tries to avoid people...”Read full review »
Parliament2013 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/24
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“Rudyard is always paying lip service to the idea of civil and substantive debate, but I just listened to him accuse Janice of being a card carrying liberal and then cut her off so he could have the last word. As a long time listener, I know that the public has accused Rudyard of cutting off...”Read full review »
Out of now via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/04/24
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“March 18, 2024 was a terrible podcast. Of all the amazing people you could presumably find, you have a boring and inept person describing why Trump voters support Trump. His opponent was a clear partisan, who had most of the airtime and shared her personal view at every turn. Whereas the person...”Read full review »
Jphpjp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/24
“This podcast helps you acquire a more rational and balanced perspective on all issues it covers”
MarioBMainero via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/24
“The moderator essentially took the side of the opposition in the latest podcast about a Gaza ceasefire towards the end. The fact is that Israel has been found to target civilians by several reputable organizations like Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the UN. Munk should apologize...”Read full review »
yoyomama35 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/23
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“This really saddens me as I was a big fan of the podcast. As other reviewers have said, unfortunately the progressive shift towards “dialogues” has completely undermined an otherwise interesting and unique format.
Dialogues could maybe work if the moderator was willing to push the guest but as...”Read full review »
hamburg-er via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
11/23/23
“The host is pathetically and willfully blind to what Israel is doing to Palestine. The recent podcast about a ceasefire was ridiculous. He weighs in as the “moderator” saying that “there is no proof that Israel is targeting civilians” while they cut off all basic needs for the population and have...”Read full review »
Radick4 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/29/23
“I just listened to the debate on whether DEI trainings do more harm than good and I was disappointed that the opposing debater never addressed any of the proponent’s statements. Instead, she talked about other issues and continued to do so throughout the debate, never addressing the crux of the...”Read full review »
Andiobe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/23
“Excited by the idea of this show but got half way through the “traditional marriage roles” episode and it devolved into a shouting match about “the data say this” vs “no it doesn’t, there’s no data that says that”. If I wanted that, I’d go watch Fox News. Take the time to describe what the...”Read full review »
McThinkin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/23
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“What is the point? The Gen Z debaters agreed on nearly everything! The debater supporting the resolution did not actually support it. Total waste of time”
lrhhrl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/23
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“I appreciate this podcast and the presentation of issues. Always sheds new light on concepts, thought provoking.”
Miltymagic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/23
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“What is this Friday Focus show that they’re adding on here? It’s 30 minutes or less of geriatrics talking about topics that they’re completely out of touch with. Rudyard and Janice just babbling incoherent opinions/arguments in an echo chamber between themselves. It’s absolutely ridiculous and...”Read full review »
Apeartune via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/22/23
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“Historically, Munk has done a good job of having balanced debates about controversial issues. But lately, they’re veering to one side of the political spectrum by putting out “conversations” that are not balanced or compelling. They’re just two typical Canadian mid-wits with varying degrees of...”Read full review »
haidozo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/23
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“Just discovered the Munk Debates. I subscribed to listen to the debate on mainstream media and then listened to another long form debate. It’s rare that anyone on the public stage engages in traditional debates these days. Munk is an opportunity to listen to some of the greatest minds in...”Read full review »
abcrystcats via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/22
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“Why is Henry Kissinger given a platform to speak? Is there not consensus among reasonable people that history cannot ignore all the terrible things he did and simply pass it off as realpolitik.”
Sunnyside Scott via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/18/22
“The conversation titled Antisemitism I believe...was frustrating to hear you mock the “GREAT RESET” that is clearly trying to happen calling it conspiracy theory ....shame on you. It’s a thing and you’re part of the problem it seems. They (WEF) say what they’re doing and brag about their...”Read full review »
family guy for real via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/22
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“The overlay of an in-show ad, mid podcast, over the voice of a guest is incredibly annoying and makes me want to never subscribe.// Janice is the most consistently great thinker on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that I’ve heard. Rudyard can interrupt a tad much for me and is contrarian to a fault...”Read full review »
constantthinker1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/12/22
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“Refreshingly new perspectives from BOTH sides of an issue to challenge and shed light on one's "already made up" assumptions on BOTH sides of one's perspective. Intellectually based, with speakers objectively explaining WHY they hold a certain position or perspective, and WHY they...”Read full review »
EnglishLangUser via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
03/15/22
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“They have become completely focused on posturing themselves as morally superior by using American politics as a footstool. They have an obvious axe to grind about Donald Trump. And only push one side of the COVID debate. There is nothing balanced about their take. They choose their guests based...”Read full review »
Wessez via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/08/22
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“Great discussion and debate from world class thinkers! The weekly discussions between Rudyard Griffiths and Janice Stein are a particular highlight - informative and entertaining. Keep up the great work!!”
Mwan2008 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/27/21
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“May people everywhere learn of Sergei Magnitsky’s brave sacrifice and Bill Browder’s enduring promise to his friend. One day, with hope and political will, every country will have adopted its own Magnitsky Act. “Red Notice” — required reading for our time.”
AppReview44 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/05/21
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“The debates are great. But it’s always trying to push some stupid remembers only podcast that I don’t want. And it refers to individual episodes as “pods” which is so dorky. Could be much better.”
chymotrpsin via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/29/21
“Scott was over all great. But as a professor of marketing he sometimes spins his own reality. In this episode on Munk he largely does a great service to our nation. But, as a partisan he reports with confidence that social media helped a roiter/protestor (whatever your flavor) buy zip ties, and...”Read full review »
Captain blueballs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/21
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“Most "debate" podcasts either 1) have too many guests, so no one really gets their say or 2) have guests that are so biased that that speak past each other. I've been pleasantly surprised by the Munk Debates as they typically ave just two guests and those guests, while representing...”Read full review »
Glowend via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/21
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“More theory!”
Jdkalcihwvakclor via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/24/21
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“amazing guest list, refreshing to hear actual civilized debate”
Chlolololoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/21
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“Smart people talking through the murky grey areas of science, politics, and culture. What more could you want?”
kirstenmccrea via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/13/21
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“The half hour discussions of recent important events which affect Canadians are thought provoking, informed and great company any time of day or night. We are looking forward to the return of the debates but are very grateful for the dialogues. It is wonderful to have screen access to the great...”Read full review »
fineartist21 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/15/21
“Used to enjoy the debates. Now they are switching to discussions. Should stick with debates or make another podcast if you want to change to different format.”
ex-ca via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/20
“Just found Munk debates and thoroughly enjoyed hearing Maggie Haberman’s insightful views. I like this dialog format and will bind listen or possible view at Munkdebates.com”
SumwareNJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/20
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“I really used to like the Munk Debates, mostly because of its even handed approach to each topic. Unfortunately, the last couple of seasons have brought a new format, turning the discussion much further one sided and left leaning.”
BrianA703 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/20
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“One only has to consider their choice of Maggie Haberman (CNN, New York Times) to discuss the US election after beginning their episode with a recognition that media is problematic in its divisive partisanship. Dropping the debate style for a lone opinion right before the election is suspect as...”Read full review »
Thisheartofoak via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/08/20
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“So far I’ve listened to most of what is posted. Generally speaking they are good about bribing experts if opposing opinions of the subject matter and let them hash it out with the moderator directing subtopics. The problem comes when they bring none-experts or expert adjacent. When they do, you...”Read full review »
Dead_eye_sam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/20
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“The Munk Debates launders far right corporatist ideology through a debate format. They frame debates in a pro right wing narrative that benefits billionaires like founder like Peter Munk who wanted to destroy the public sector.”
Terry Stack via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/17/20
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“Careful thoughtful debate. Such a rare bird right now. More of this. I learn from both sides and my understanding gets clearer. And that allows us to pursue solutions that actually work.”
fatblueman via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/11/20
“Munk is afflicted with the common virus of insisting on faux "balance", instead of seeking truth. Often will host the most odiously dishonest ideological warriors for an issue, squared off against acutal subject matter experts or scientists.”Read full review »
Alexander 77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/20
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“This used to be a great podcast. The decision to switch to dialogues was poor at best.
The quality and success of the Munk Debates was based on featuring noteworthy speakers who challenge one another thoughtfully and civilly. That quality is now gone.
Lets hope the decision to switch from...”Read full review »
Dan0608 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/21/20
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“Best podcast I’ve found in the genre. Whether in debate or interview format the moderator is prepared but not promoting his personal agenda. Rather he gets great insights from amazing public intellectuals. Civility sans outrage is so welcome and so needed.”
adoreman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/20
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