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.