SubwayTakes: The Online Debate Show That Actually Makes You Think
Author: Sofia Pantazi, July 29, 2025 | Source: SubwayTakes
If you’ve ever yelled at your screen during a podcast or paused a video mid-rant to text a friend your opinion, SubwayTakes was made for you. This sharp, debate-driven online show doesn’t just present opinions: it challenges yours…on the subway. With a rotating panel of passionate, often hilariously blunt guests and the host, Kareem Rahma, SubwayTakes throws trending, awkward, and even slightly taboo topics into the spotlight for raw, unfiltered discussion.
Kareem Rahma on an NYC Ferry, March 6 2025. Photo: RollingStone, Instagram: @subwaytakes
Topics That Push Buttons
No subject is too weird, too “niche,” or too controversial for the show. Each video takes place in different subways around the globe, with some of the most famous ones in New York City and Paris, France. Then the host, who attaches his microphone to his MetroCard, proceeds to ask his guests the main question: So what’s ur take?
In one episode, guest star Vik Pandya took on the statement: “Certain compliments mean more from certain races.” The host immediately proceeds to say: “A hundred percent agree, if a black person tells you you’re cool, you’re actually fucking cool.” And to be bold, Cosmos & Confessions agrees with that statement.
In another episode, the take was: “Everyone should turn off their internet at least once a week”, claimed by Nathan Macintosh. This time, the host disagreed, saying the idea was nice in theory but unrealistic in a world where being online is how people work, socialize, watch movies, listen to music and stay informed. Naturally, the comments lit up with viewers arguing both sides, some sharing tips for digital detoxes, others calling it “tech elitism.”
That’s the magic of the show, no take is ever left alone. It’s broken down, built back up, challenged, and re-examined. And unlike most internet debates, there’s actual listening happening.
One Opinion, Many Reactions
What makes SubwayTakes different is that it doesn’t pretend to be neutral. The host always gives his own view on the subject, but leaves the door wide open for disagreement. Viewers don’t just watch: they vote, comment, and submit their own takes to be featured in the next episode. It’s the rare show where you’re not just part of the audience; you’re part of the argument.
Final Word
In an age where most online content aims to please, SubwayTakes dares to provoke. It’s not about being right: it’s about being real, respectful, and willing to engage with ideas that challenge your comfort zone. And all that, while travelling on your nearest subway!
So, what’s your take?
