Has Feminism Hurt Women?
From the 19th Amendment to the #MeToo movement, the feminist movement has profoundly reshaped society. But have its good intentions backfired? Those arguing it hasn’t note that it’s allowed women the ...
2 Jan 53min
Can Religion Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
America is suffering from a loneliness epidemic. Some groups have suggested religious communities may be key to solving it. Could it help? Those arguing “yes” say it gives people regular social contac...
26 Des 202553min
How to Resolve Conflicts in Relationships: A Conversation with Esther Perel
Couples have arguments over many topics. However, it’s through resolving conflict that both people in the relationship feel heard and seen. Psychotherapist, relationship expert, and New York Times-bes...
19 Des 202553min
Tech Titans or Tyrants: Should the U.S. Government Break Up Big Tech?
Has Big Tech become too powerful? Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft shape how we shop, communicate, and consume information. But has their dominance gone too far? Advocates argue these firm...
12 Des 202553min
INSIDE THE DEBATE with John Donvan, Nayeema Raza, and Nick Gillespie
What does it take to moderate a debate? How do we keep conversations civil when the world feels so polarized? In celebration of our launch on Substack, moderator-in-chief John Donvan joins Nayeema Raz...
5 Des 202534min
Does the Effective Altruism Movement Get Giving Right?
Effective altruism is a philosophical and social movement that uses empirical data to maximize the impact of charitable efforts. Those who champion EA praise its methodological framework for maximizin...
28 Nov 202552min
Should the U.S. Militarize the War on Drugs?
he Trump administration is taking the War on Drugs in a bold direction, using aircraft carriers, intelligence networks, and direct military strikes to target alleged smuggling vessels in the Caribbean...
21 Nov 202553min
BONUS: Why Debate Matters — Robert Rosenkranz on Clearer Thinking
We are pleased to share an episode from the Clearer Thinking Podcast featuring Open to Debate Founder Robert Rosenkranz in conversation with Spencer Greenberg. About this episode: What makes a for...
19 Nov 20251h 7min
