# Hear both sides of any issue argued fairly in one audio debate

> Two hosts debate a question you care about using only your articles, and each one admits the other side's best point.

Add articles that disagree to Gemini Notebook and get an Audio Overview where two hosts argue each side from the sources, then recap what would settle it.

- Page: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/two-sided-audio-debate-from-articles/
- Category: Learn anything faster
- Made for: Everyone
- Works in: Gemini Notebook, ChatGPT, Claude
- Time: About 10 minutes, plus listening
- Effort: A few steps
- Note: Audio Overviews are in Gemini Notebook. In ChatGPT or Claude, the same prompt gives you a written debate instead.
- Published: 2026-11-01

## How can I hear both sides of an issue explained fairly?

Add a few articles that disagree to Gemini Notebook and have its Audio Overview (as of November 2026) stage a debate grounded in those sources. It fits best when you'd rather listen on a walk or drive than read four long pieces. If you want something to read instead, paste the articles and the same prompt into ChatGPT or Claude for a written two-sided debate. Either way, the answer is only as balanced as the sources you add.

## The prompt

Fill in the parts in [square brackets], or leave them and the AI will ask you for them.

```text
Make this a fair debate about [THE QUESTION, e.g. should we switch to a heat pump]. One host argues [SIDE A, e.g. yes, it saves money long term], the other argues [SIDE B, e.g. no, the upfront cost is too high]. Each host must use only facts from the sources and say which source each point comes from. Give both sides equal time. Halfway through, have each host name the strongest point from the other side. End with a short recap of where the sources agree, where they truly disagree, and what facts would settle it. Keep it friendly, don't declare a winner, and keep it to about [AUDIO LENGTH, e.g. 10 minutes]. I'm [WHO YOU ARE, e.g. a homeowner on a budget], so explain any jargon.
```

## Step by step

1. Open Gemini Notebook and create a new notebook.
2. Add 2 to 4 articles or links that take different sides.
3. Click Customize on Audio Overview and pick the debate format if you see it.
4. Paste the prompt into the box and click Generate.

## What you'll get

A short audio debate grounded in your articles, with each side's best case and a recap of what would settle the question.

## Good to know

**How can I hear both sides of an issue explained fairly?** Add a few articles that disagree to Gemini Notebook and have its Audio Overview (as of November 2026) stage a debate grounded in those sources. It fits best when you'd rather listen on a walk or drive than read four long pieces. If you want something to read instead, paste the articles and the same prompt into ChatGPT or Claude for a written two-sided debate. Either way, the answer is only as balanced as the sources you add.

**Which AI tools does this work in?** It works in Gemini Notebook, ChatGPT and Claude. On this page, ChatGPT and Claude open with your prompt already typed in. Audio Overviews are in Gemini Notebook. In ChatGPT or Claude, the same prompt gives you a written debate instead.

**How long does it take?** About 10 minutes, plus listening. It's rated "A few steps". There are 4 steps, listed above.

**What do I need before I start?** Just your details for 5 blanks: the question, side a, side b, audio length and who you are. You can skip any, and your AI will ask for them.

**What will I get back?** A short audio debate grounded in your articles, with each side's best case and a recap of what would settle the question.

Idea spotted on the official docs, shared by Lindsey Lanquist (Google): https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/college-student-favorite-features/. The prompt is The Solo Creators' own version.

## Go further

Ready-made skills in the Solo Creators AI Studio (https://thesolocreators.com/studio/) that fit this: Watch It For Me (Drop any video link and get the step-by-step playbook, the full timestamped transcript, and the best quotes. Without watching it); TLDR (Your AI stops writing walls of text: every reply leads with the next action, numbered and skimmable).

From AI Use Cases and Prompts by The Solo Creators: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/. Free to use; please link back to the page when you share it.