You're nicely applying the JRE method here.
The problem is that the other definition of 'debate' is competitive and people have interests to appear correct more than to be correct.
The problem is that the other definition of 'debate' is competitive and people have interests to appear correct more than to be correct.
With the JRE you seem to be saying that the guest is arguing that their ideas are correct and JR is arguing the negative but only through the use of questions and occasional direct counters to the guests argument.
Seems like a debate to me although also fits the definition of an interview.
But he leaves the direct criticism to the audience.
He will almost never use the phrases "I don't think that's correct" or similar.
Louis Theroux?
But I think Louis Theroux has a not dissimilar style.
(Unless you're asking me if I'm Louis... I'm not)