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A debate show is a television show genre based around a debate. Usually it is television host by a moderator.
The Debaters is a Canadian radio comedy show in which two debaters (usually stand up comedians) debate topics, which are deliberately comedic (such as "backseat drivers are helpful", "gravity is our friend" and "cats are smarter than dogs". The winner is chosen by audience applause at the end of the debate.
Sports-oriented channels in the United States—particularly ESPN and Fox Sports 1—have been known for carrying debate shows during the daytime hours, often featuring sportswriters and other sports personalities. ESPN had several notable debate programs; in 2004, the network premiered Around the Horn, which uses a Panel show-like format where multiple panelists from across the country discuss sports-related topics in various rounds, with the host awarding points to the panelists based upon the strengths of their arguments. In 2011, under executive Jamie Horowitz, ESPN's morning show First Take was retooled into a debate-driven program—a move that led to a major increase in viewership. In 2015, Horowitz departed to Fox Sports 1, where he would install similar formats in its daytime programming.
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