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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Is The Democratic Party Too Far Left?
50 min
102
Is America Too Obsessed With Race?
50 min
103
Should the FTC Ban Non-compete Clauses?
50 min
104
John Donvan In Conversation with David McRaney ...
50 min
105
Should the U.S. Ban TikTok?
50 min
106
Will ChatGPT Do More Harm Than Good?
50 min
107
Has China's Power Peaked?
50 min
108
Does the Sex Offender Registry Do More Harm Tha...
50 min
109
Is Parenting Overrated?
50 min
110
Is Elon Musk Killing Twitter?
50 min
111
Has Globalization Backfired?
50 min
112
Was January 6th an Existential Threat to Americ...
50 min
113
Changing Your Mind, with Adam Grant, Ray Dalio,...
51 min
114
Bonus: Year in Review
27 min
115
Is Capitalism A Blessing?
50 min
116
Does America Need A Digital Dollar?
50 min
117
Is Affirmative Action Unfair to Asian Americans?
51 min
118
Should We Eat More Processed Foods?
50 min
119
Is Public Radio Still Relevant?
60 min
120
Unresolved: Information Disorder
50 min
121
Is Taiwan Indefensible?
50 min
122
Are Primary Elections Ruining Democracy?
51 min
123
Is It Time to End Qualified Immunity for Cops?
50 min
124
Do Unions Work For The Economy?
51 min
125
Should Paying Hacker Ransoms Be Illegal?
50 min