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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Free Speech in the Trump 2.0 Era
50 min
2
BONUS RELEASE: Can America and Its Allies Toler...
51 min
3
Trump's Russia Policies: Return to Normalcy or ...
50 min
4
Think Twice: Original Sin with Jake Tapper and ...
68 min
5
Is Trump Good for Israel?
50 min
6
Can the U.S. Outpace China in AI Through Chip C...
50 min
7
Trump’s First 100 Days: The Economic Agenda
50 min
8
Think Twice: The Stoic Capitalist with Robert R...
50 min
9
Should the U.S. Decouple from China?
50 min
10
Was Trump Right to Be Hard on Soft Power in the...
50 min
11
Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
50 min
12
Is Objectivity Essential to Journalism?
50 min
13
Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Is the Future Bleak?
43 min
14
Think Twice: About Abundance with Derek Thompson
50 min
15
Should We Address the Gender Wage Gap?
50 min
16
UN Efforts in the Middle East: Helping or Hurti...
50 min
17
Is Musk’s DOGE Dodging the Law?
50 min
18
PODCAST BONUS RELEASE: Is it Time to End Daylig...
58 min
19
Was Trump Right to Increase Tariffs on Chinese ...
50 min
20
Can Religion Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
50 min
21
Is It Time to Break Up with Dating Apps?
50 min
22
UNRESOLVED: The Future of the Supreme Court
50 min
23
Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become a Bad Bet?
50 min
24
Prescription Weight Loss Drugs for All?
50 min
25
Could Identity Politics Help Democrats Engage M...
50 min