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:<br /><ul><li>Research-focused conversations instead of traditional debates</li><li>Fact-checking and investigating claims together in real time</li><li>Reacting to news stories and current events</li><li>Revisiting classic Dogma Debate episodes</li><li>The challenge of finding guests willing to engage honestly</li></ul>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:<br /><ul><li>Why Dogma Debate slowed down</li><li>Debate burnout and repetition</li><li>TikTok debate culture</li><li>Ben Shapiro, Bill O’Reilly, and high-profile guests</li><li>The hidden workload behind podcast production</li><li>Research vs debate</li><li>Future directions for the show</li><li>Comedy, purpose, and creative fulfillment</li></ul>If Dogma Debate returns, it may look very different than before.But the search for truth isn’t going anywhere.