After more than a decade of debates, thousands of hours of conversations, and countless guests, one question keeps coming up:Is Dogma Debate dead?In this episode, David Smalley explains why Dogma Debate slowed down, what changed in the debate landscape, and why stand-up comedy, content creation, and the rise of TikTok debate culture made the original format increasingly difficult to sustain. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about booking guests, producing the show, dealing with debate fatigue, and why so many potential guests stopped accepting invitations.David also discusses possible futures for Dogma Debate, including:
Research-focused conversations instead of traditional debates
Fact-checking and investigating claims together in real time
Reacting to news stories and current events
Revisiting classic Dogma Debate episodes
The challenge of finding guests willing to engage honestly
Most importantly, he reflects on what made the show successful in the first place: a commitment to evidence, critical thinking, and following the facts wherever they lead. Topics Covered:
Why Dogma Debate slowed down
Debate burnout and repetition
TikTok debate culture
Ben Shapiro, Bill O’Reilly, and high-profile guests
The hidden workload behind podcast production
Research vs debate
Future directions for the show
Comedy, purpose, and creative fulfillment
If Dogma Debate returns, it may look very different than before.But the search for truth isn’t going anywhere.
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