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How to Debate... Yourself.

How to Debate... Yourself.

FromOpen to Debate


How to Debate... Yourself.

FromOpen to Debate

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Aug 30, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Think about your most strongly held political belief. How did you arrive at your position?  What experiences, information, or opinions influenced you? In the final installment of our summer podcast series on the state of political discourse today, we dive into an increasingly important skill: the ability to debate yourself.Our host John Donvan sits down with Yale Law professor Peter Schuck to discuss his new book, One Nation Undecided: Clear Thinking About Five Hard Issues That Divide Us, which takes on five hot-button topics — poverty, immigration, campaign finance, affirmative action, and religion in public life — and shows us why there’s a legitimate case to be made for differing opinions.After all, thinking about hard issues shouldn't be easy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Aug 30, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

America feels divided. From the most salient questions about our national identity and place in the world, to fundamental concerns about technology, religion, the economy, and public policy, Intelligence Squared U.S. is here to help. A respite from polarized discussions, we bring together the smartest minds to debate and dissect issues in depth, restoring civility and bringing intelligence to the public square in the process.