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