Open to Debate

America is more divided than ever—but it doesn’t have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world’s most influential thinkers spanning science, technology, politics, culture, and global affairs. It’s time to build a stronger, more united democracy with the civil exchange of ideas. Be open-minded. Be curious. Be ready to listen. Join us in being Open to Debate. (Formerly Intelligence Squared U.S.)

Education
Government
Politics
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Think Twice: Original Sin with Jake Tapper and ...
68 min
2
Is Trump Good for Israel?
50 min
3
Can the U.S. Outpace China in AI Through Chip C...
50 min
4
Trump’s First 100 Days: The Economic Agenda
50 min
5
Think Twice: The Stoic Capitalist with Robert R...
50 min
6
Should the U.S. Decouple from China?
50 min
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Was Trump Right to Be Hard on Soft Power in the...
50 min
8
Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
50 min
9
Is Objectivity Essential to Journalism?
50 min
10
Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Is the Future Bleak?
43 min
11
Think Twice: About Abundance with Derek Thompson
50 min
12
Should We Address the Gender Wage Gap?
50 min
13
UN Efforts in the Middle East: Helping or Hurti...
50 min
14
Is Musk’s DOGE Dodging the Law?
50 min
15
PODCAST BONUS RELEASE: Is it Time to End Daylig...
58 min
16
Was Trump Right to Increase Tariffs on Chinese ...
50 min
17
Can Religion Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
50 min
18
Is It Time to Break Up with Dating Apps?
50 min
19
UNRESOLVED: The Future of the Supreme Court
50 min
20
Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become a Bad Bet?
50 min
21
Prescription Weight Loss Drugs for All?
50 min
22
Could Identity Politics Help Democrats Engage M...
50 min
23
PODCAST BONUS RELEASE: Should the U.S. Ban TikTok?
52 min
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Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear I...
50 min
25
Does AA Work?
50 min