Watch live debates. Jump in when you want.
Follow an argument as it happens, chat with other viewers and vote for the side that convinced you. Or ask to speak.
What you see in a live room
The topic sits at the top. Speakers are on screen with a With or Against marker, so you always know who is arguing for what. If the room uses timed turns, a clock shows how long the current speaker has left.
Chat runs beside the debate. Say what you think, put a question to the speakers, or just read along.
Watching without speaking
Plenty of people never speak, and the room still works for them. You can follow the argument, chat, and cast one vote for the side that convinced you. The result updates live for everyone in the room.
Who can do what
Every room has the same three roles.
| Role | What you can do | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Viewer | Watch, chat and vote | An account |
| Speaker | Take a side and speak on your turn | A microphone, plus a camera if the room uses video |
| Host | Set the topic and format, admit speakers, keep time, moderate and end the room | An account |
Finding a debate worth your time
Browse live and upcoming debates by topic: politics, philosophy, religion, ethics, business, science, AI and more. Follow people whose arguments you like so you can find them again.
Host your own room
Running a room takes a few minutes to set up.
- Write the topic as a question with two real answers.
- Choose video or audio, and open conversation or timed turns.
- Make the room public, or keep it private and invite people.
- Admit speakers from the queue and keep the room fair.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account to watch?
Yes. You need an account to watch, chat or vote. Signing up takes an email address.
Can I watch on my phone?
Yes. It runs in the browser on desktop and mobile, so there is nothing to install.
How does voting work?
Each person gets one vote per debate, With or Against, when the host has voting turned on. The split updates live.
Can I ask the speakers a question?
Yes. Use the chat to put a question to the speakers, or ask to speak if you want to join the debate yourself.
What topics are on?
Politics, philosophy, religion, ethics, business, science, AI and more. The topics page lists all sixteen categories.