Could Dating an AI Be Better Than Dating a Human?
Love in the time of AI? Some people seeking romance or friendship are turning to AI chatbots to fulfill those desires, but could they surpass traditional human relationships? Those who say they can ar...
29 Jul 20251h 2min
Two Conservatives Debate: Is the Big, Beautiful Bill a Disaster?
President Trump has officially signed the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law. There is debate among conservatives about whether it will end up driving economic growth or increasing our debt. One sid...
18 Jul 202553min
Did Harvard Have It Coming?
The Trump administration enacted severe actions against Harvard University that threaten its endowment, funding, and ability to enroll international students, based on accusations of antisemitism. Do ...
15 Jul 202555min
Think Twice: Reading the Constitution with Justice Stephen Breyer
As an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court for almost three decades, Stephen Breyer was no stranger to hearing arguments for different sides in major cases. In this episode, our moderator-in-chief, ...
8 Jul 202553min
Are Sanctions An Effective Policy Tool?
Open to Debate, in partnership with the Human Rights Foundation and the Oslo Freedom Forum, is examining a strategy employed by many countries to respond to aggressive or authoritarian regimes. In rec...
1 Jul 202553min
Is Trump's America a Reliable Ally?
Under President Trump, America’s role on the global stage is being redefined — but can other countries trust its allyship under his leadership? Critics argue his transactional approach and threats to ...
24 Jun 202553min
Free Speech in the Trump 2.0 Era
The new Trump presidency has led to pressure on the First Amendment, and the lines between free expression and political enforcement are blurring. Those who say speech is now freer argue that his acti...
17 Jun 202550min
BONUS RELEASE: Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear Iran, or Is It Time to Stop Them Now?
In light of today's breaking news—Israel’s targeted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, and Iran's retaliation—we are re-releasing our episode that confronts one of the most urgent ...
13 Jun 202554min
