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.)

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Is Death Final? (Encore)
51 min
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Are Primary Elections Ruining Democracy? (Encore)
50 min
3
America 250: Is It Time To Stop Idolizing the F...
50 min
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Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished?
50 min
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Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are W...
50 min
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Who Is Winning the Iran War: Tehran or Trump?
50 min
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BONUS: The Blessings of Liberty: Jeffrey Rosen ...
46 min
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Is the American Dream in Decline?
50 min
9
The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure?
50 min
10
World on the Brink?
50 min
11
Is It Ethical To Cooperate With Chinese State I...
50 min
12
Should America End Birthright Citizenship?
50 min
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Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are t...
50 min
14
Government as Shareholder: Proactive Competitiv...
50 min
15
Is the Scientific Enterprise Too Risk-Averse?
50 min
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Should Museums Repatriate Cultural Artifacts?
50 min
17
Should We Separate the Art from the Artist?
50 min
18
Should We Use Gene Editing to Make Better Babies?
50 min
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Will the AI Bubble Burst?
50 min
20
Wartime Kill Decisions: Human or AI?
50 min
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Think Twice About The Meaning of Your Life with...
50 min
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Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
50 min
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Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become A Bad Bet?
50 min
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The Future of Film: Big Screen or Stream?
50 min
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Will AI Make Work Obsolete?
50 min