Childhood Obesity Guidelines: Good Medicine or Too Extreme?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new guidelines to address childhood obesity, affecting over 14 million children, including recommendations for weight loss medications and surgery....
29 Mar 202453min
Should the US Ban Tik Tok?
With one billion active users across more than 150 countries, TikTok is by many measures one of the world’s most successful video apps — and half of Americans use it. The House of Representatives has ...
22 Mar 202453min
Does Taylor Swift Deserve Her Billion Dollar Fortune?
Taylor Swift achieved her billionaire status because of her talent, work ethic, and support from her fans. But some question whether any individual should be able to accumulate so much wealth. Those a...
15 Mar 202453min
Should We Address the Gender Wage Gap?
American women are, on average, paid 84 cents for every dollar men make, according to the Department of Labor. This wage gap has persisted despite near-record rates of women’s participation in the lab...
8 Mar 202453min
Has Citizens United Undermined Democracy?
In a high-stakes presidential election year, in partnership with the Newt and Jo Minow Debate Series at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Open to Debate is taking a look at more than a decade o...
1 Mar 202457min
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 history with racial and social inequality. How can we ensure fair treatment for all in the workplace, on campuses, a...
23 Feb 202453min
Unresolved: The Iran Threat
Iran’s regional role has changed post-October 7, but is Iran a bigger global threat than we think? In partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations, National Security Council and State Department ...
16 Feb 202453min
How to Resolve Conflict 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...
9 Feb 202453min
