The Populist
Debates!
Challenge Cenk Uygur to a live, structured debate on The Young Turks. Two audience members team up against the host. The audience votes the winner.
The Concept
Real debate. Real stakes. Real audience participation.
TYT audience members apply to debate Cenk Uygur. Two challengers are selected to work as a team against him. SuperDebate screens applicants, coaches the challengers, and moderates. The audience votes on the winner through TYT.com.
This isn't gotcha journalism or shouting matches. It's structured, timed debate with cross-examination, rebuttals, and real stakes. Challengers get the topic in advance so they can prepare—the real test is the rebuttals, where you respond live to Cenk's arguments.
Think you can take him? Apply now.
The Resolution
Cenk argues in favor. You argue against.
"The United States federal government should establish a national minimum wage pegged to inflation."
Challengers get 1-2 weeks to prepare after selection.
Debate Structure
40 minutes total: 5 min intro, 30 min debate, 5 min wrap-up and vote
30-Minute Debate Breakdown
The real test is the rebuttals—responding live to your opponent's arguments.
How It Works
From application to airtime in five steps
Apply
Submit your application through this page. Tell us why you want to debate Cenk.
Get Selected
SuperDebate screens applicants and recommends finalists. TYT gives final approval.
Get Coached
SuperDebate coaches you on format, strategy, and what to expect.
Debate Live
Go head-to-head with Cenk on TYT with SuperDebate moderating.
Audience Votes
The TYT audience votes on TYT.com. Winner announced the next day.
The Partnership
TYT brings the audience. SuperDebate brings the format.
The Young Turks
- Promotion and audience outreach
- Final approval on challengers
- Production and broadcast
- Audience voting on TYT.com
SuperDebate
- Application screening and selection
- Challenger coaching and preparation
- Debate format design
- Live moderation