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Open to Debate

Open to Debate


Open to Debate

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285 episodes
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English
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Podcast

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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.)
Language:
English
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Podcast

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Is Free Speech Threatened on Campus?

Tensions have been ramping up at universities across the country as students continue t...

53 minutes
Apr 26, 2024

Ban the Box: Should We Banish the Criminal History Check Box from Job Applications?

Former criminal offenders in the United States face challenges reentering the job marke...

53 minutes
Apr 19, 2024

Should Congress Stop Funding the War in Ukraine?

The U.S. has provided more than $75 billion in aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia...

53 minutes
Apr 12, 2024

Is Religion a Force for Good?

Religion has long shaped human civilization, and many have wondered whether it’s good f...

53 minutes
Apr 05, 2024

Childhood Obesity Guidelines: Good Medicine or Too Extreme?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new guidelines to address childhoo...

53 minutes
Mar 29, 2024

Should the US Ban Tik Tok?

With one billion active users across more than 150 countries, TikTok is by many measure...

53 minutes
Mar 22, 2024

Does Taylor Swift Deserve Her Billion Dollar Fortune?

Taylor Swift achieved her billionaire status because of her talent, work ethic, and sup...

53 minutes
Mar 15, 2024

Should We Address the Gender Wage Gap?

American women are, on average, paid 84 cents for every dollar men make, according to t...

53 minutes
Mar 08, 2024

Has Citizens United Undermined Democracy?

In a high-stakes presidential election year, in partnership with the Newt and Jo Minow ...

57 minutes
Mar 01, 2024

Debate: Coleman Hughes and Jamelle Bouie on Color Blindness for Black History Month

During Black History Month, we reflect on a debate that confronts America’s complex his...

53 minutes
Feb 23, 2024