MUMBAI: CNBC-TV18 is launching a current affairs debate show War of Words on 23 August. Airing every Saturday at 8 pm, the show is hosted by Karan Thapar. War of Words will see politicians discuss issues of national importance.

The show is divided in three segments. The first segment will contain the views and counter-views of the guests on the topic of the day. This will be followed by audience interaction and finally the guests will discuss the solution to the issue.

CNBC-TV18 and CNBC AWAAZ VP marketing Neel Chowdhury said “With War of Words, we now offer our viewers a balanced viewpoint on the current issues. By adding this new show on CNBC-TV18's weekend programming, we are now providing our viewers a complete perspective on week gone by and help them plan forward. Now, the discerning CNBC-TV18 viewer can be well informed, and jumpstart their new week fuelled with this new power packed lineup.”