CBC | the debaters

Abdul Butt has written and performed for CBC’s The Debaters multiple times, below are the links for the episodes he’s been a part of.

Cancelling plans & Air Bnb

Abdul Butt and Erica Sigurdson debate Airbnb. Read the CBC article about Abdul Butt and Erica Sigurdson’s debate

Read the CBC article about the whole episode with Abdul Butt, Mike Rita, Deb Kimmett and Don Kelly.

Kingston Penitentiary & Second-Gen Canadians

Abdul Butt and Mike Rita debate growing up as second generation Canadians. Read the CBC article about Abdul Butt and Mike Rita’s debate

Read the CBC article about the whole episode with Abdul Butt, Mike Rita, Deb Kimmett and Don Kelly.

Robot Lover & Statues

Abdul Butt and Patrick Ledwell debate whether or not we should stop building statues. Read the CBC article about Abdul Butt and Patrick Ledwell’s debate

Read the CBC article about the whole episode with Joe Vu, Kate Davis, Patrick Ledwell and Abdul Butt.

Lobster & clichés

Abdul Butt and Derek Seguin debate if Lobster is fine dining. Read the CBC article about Abdul Butt and Derek Seguin’s debate

Read the CBC article about the whole episode with Derek Seguin, Abdul Butt, Mark Farrell, and Evany Rosen.

Pet vs. Child & News Anchors

Peter Mansbridge is retiring, Abdul argues, there’s no need to replace him! Read the CBC article about Abdul’s debate Vs. Ryan Belleville

Read the CBC article about the whole episode with Don Kelly, Cathy Jones (from This Hour Has 22 Minutes), Abdul Butt, and Ryan Belleville.

Actual Temperature vs. Feels Like & Walks

Abdul Butt and David Pryde debate whether or not walks are fun. Read the CBC article about Abdul Butt and David Pryde’s debate

Read the CBC article about the whole episode with Simon Rakoff, Elvira Kurt, Abdul Butt and David Pryde.