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.)

Society & Culture
News
Education
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Should Certain Books Be Banned in School?
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What Does It Mean to "Win" An Argument? Mehdi ...
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Is Carbon Capture Essential to Fighting Climate...
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Is Florida Eating New York's Lunch?
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Is the Banking System Safer Than It Was in 2008?
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Are Men Finished and Should We Help Them?
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Is The Democratic Party Too Far Left?
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Is America Too Obsessed With Race?
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Should the FTC Ban Non-compete Clauses?
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John Donvan In Conversation with David McRaney ...
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Should the U.S. Ban TikTok?
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Will ChatGPT Do More Harm Than Good?
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Has China's Power Peaked?
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Does the Sex Offender Registry Do More Harm Tha...
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Is Parenting Overrated?
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Is Elon Musk Killing Twitter?
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Has Globalization Backfired?
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Was January 6th an Existential Threat to Americ...
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Changing Your Mind, with Adam Grant, Ray Dalio,...
51 min
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Bonus: Year in Review
27 min
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Is Capitalism A Blessing?
50 min
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Does America Need A Digital Dollar?
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Is Affirmative Action Unfair to Asian Americans?
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Should We Eat More Processed Foods?
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Is Public Radio Still Relevant?
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