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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Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
50 min
2
Is Objectivity Essential to Journalism?
50 min
3
Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Is the Future Bleak?
43 min
4
Think Twice: About Abundance with Derek Thompson
50 min
5
Should We Address the Gender Wage Gap?
50 min
6
UN Efforts in the Middle East: Helping or Hurti...
50 min
7
Is Musk’s DOGE Dodging the Law?
50 min
8
PODCAST BONUS RELEASE: Is it Time to End Daylig...
58 min
9
Was Trump Right to Increase Tariffs on Chinese ...
50 min
10
Can Religion Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
50 min
11
Is It Time to Break Up with Dating Apps?
50 min
12
UNRESOLVED: The Future of the Supreme Court
50 min
13
Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become a Bad Bet?
50 min
14
Prescription Weight Loss Drugs for All?
50 min
15
Could Identity Politics Help Democrats Engage M...
50 min
16
PODCAST BONUS RELEASE: Should the U.S. Ban TikTok?
52 min
17
Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear I...
50 min
18
Does AA Work?
50 min
19
Could Longevity Science Extend Your Health Span...
50 min
20
The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure?
50 min
21
Psychedelics for Mental Health: Help or Hype?
50 min
22
Global Leaders Debate Money, Truth, and Power
50 min
23
Fast Fashion: Shop or Stop?
50 min
24
Thinking Twice: Revenge of the Tipping Point wi...
50 min
25
Is the Republican Party’s Refusal to Raise Taxe...
50 min