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
1
Trump’s First 100 Days: The Economic Agenda
50 min
2
Think Twice: The Stoic Capitalist with Robert R...
50 min
3
Should the U.S. Decouple from China?
50 min
4
Was Trump Right to Be Hard on Soft Power in the...
50 min
5
Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
50 min
6
Is Objectivity Essential to Journalism?
50 min
7
Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Is the Future Bleak?
43 min
8
Think Twice: About Abundance with Derek Thompson
50 min
9
Should We Address the Gender Wage Gap?
50 min
10
UN Efforts in the Middle East: Helping or Hurti...
50 min
11
Is Musk’s DOGE Dodging the Law?
50 min
12
PODCAST BONUS RELEASE: Is it Time to End Daylig...
58 min
13
Was Trump Right to Increase Tariffs on Chinese ...
50 min
14
Can Religion Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
50 min
15
Is It Time to Break Up with Dating Apps?
50 min
16
UNRESOLVED: The Future of the Supreme Court
50 min
17
Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become a Bad Bet?
50 min
18
Prescription Weight Loss Drugs for All?
50 min
19
Could Identity Politics Help Democrats Engage M...
50 min
20
PODCAST BONUS RELEASE: Should the U.S. Ban TikTok?
52 min
21
Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear I...
50 min
22
Does AA Work?
50 min
23
Could Longevity Science Extend Your Health Span...
50 min
24
The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure?
50 min
25
Psychedelics for Mental Health: Help or Hype?
50 min