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 Capitalism Broken?
65 min
2
Can Humans Adapt to Climate Change? (Encore)
50 min
3
Is Death Final? (Encore)
51 min
4
Are Primary Elections Ruining Democracy? (Encore)
50 min
5
America 250: Is It Time To Stop Idolizing the F...
50 min
6
Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished?
50 min
7
Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are W...
50 min
8
Who Is Winning the Iran War: Tehran or Trump?
50 min
9
BONUS: The Blessings of Liberty: Jeffrey Rosen ...
46 min
10
Is the American Dream in Decline?
50 min
11
The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure?
50 min
12
World on the Brink?
50 min
13
Is It Ethical To Cooperate With Chinese State I...
50 min
14
Should America End Birthright Citizenship?
50 min
15
Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are t...
50 min
16
Government as Shareholder: Proactive Competitiv...
50 min
17
Is the Scientific Enterprise Too Risk-Averse?
50 min
18
Should Museums Repatriate Cultural Artifacts?
50 min
19
Should We Separate the Art from the Artist?
50 min
20
Should We Use Gene Editing to Make Better Babies?
50 min
21
Will the AI Bubble Burst?
50 min
22
Wartime Kill Decisions: Human or AI?
50 min
23
Think Twice About The Meaning of Your Life with...
50 min
24
Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
50 min
25
Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become A Bad Bet?
50 min