Think Twice About The Meaning of Your Life with Arthur C. Brooks
At some point, we all ask: “Is this what I’m meant to do?” In this "Think Twice" episode, social scientist Arthur C. Brooks joins Open to Debate's CEO Lia Matthow to explore why meaning feels harder t...
2 Huhti 53min
Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission — a major step back into deep space to explore the Moon. But as NASA, SpaceX, and other private companies are also working on plans to make Mars humanity’s...
26 Maalis 53min
Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become A Bad Bet?
Sports fans can place bets on their favorite teams and athletes faster and easier than before, thanks to legalized sports gambling. But was it the wrong bet to make? Advocates say it’s been good for f...
19 Maalis 53min
The Future of Film: Big Screen or Stream?
Where do you watch the latest movie everyone’s talking about—on Netflix at home or in a packed theater? Are theaters the irreplaceable heart of cinema, creating cultural moments and spectacle, or is s...
13 Maalis 53min
Will AI Make Work Obsolete?
AI can write code, diagnose diseases, design buildings, and create art. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude and autonomous robots are transforming industries once seen as automation-proof, fueling fears of mas...
6 Maalis 53min
Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: The Golden Age of News Media
Are we in a News Media Golden Age, or a fragmented era? In this “Generational Divides” episode, Reason editor-at-large Nick Gillespie brings together Baby Boomer, Millennial, and Gen Z voices to debat...
26 Helmi 53min
Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Will the Market Crash in 2026? With Andrew Ross Sorkin
Today we're playing you an episode of Smart Girl Dumb Questions, a show hosted by journalist and frequent Open to Debate guest moderator Nayeema Raza. She speaks to Andrew Ross Sorkin about some highl...
24 Helmi 1h 22min
Think Twice About War, Tech, & Dirty Supply Chains: The Elements of Power with Nicolas Niarchos
Your smartphone feels sleek and futuristic—but the supply chain behind it is anything but. In this conversation with moderator-in-chief John Donvan, journalist and “The Elements of Power” author Nicol...
20 Helmi 53min
