I think it was Augie originally was arguing with Keffals and challenging them to a debate, Keffals refused and said they would only do it for $500 because their time was very precious. Flam then stepped in and said he would pay it if him and a friend could join the debate.
So Flam wanted to do a 4 on 1 debate against Keffals where Keffals had to stay "the whole time" or not get paid. It is a terrible idea. No one cares about Keffals anymore, Flam wanted a 4 person stacked deck (which is kinda cringe) and with all that together, it is obvious Keffals wouldn't go for it.