Open to Debate
America is more divided than ever—but it doesn’t have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world’s most influential thinkers spanning science, technology, politics, culture, and global affairs. It’s time to build a stronger, more united democracy with the civil exchange of ideas. Be open-minded. Be curious. Be ready to listen. Join us in being Open to Debate. (Formerly Intelligence Squared U.S.)

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#148 - Should Net Neutrality Be Saved?

#148 - Should Net Neutrality Be Saved?

Motion: Preserve Net Neutrality: All Data is Created Equal. What if a single policy could impact American democracy, culture, and competitiveness? What if that policy might either empower citizens and...

27 Apr 201854min

#147 - As We Evolve, Do We Need God Less?

#147 - As We Evolve, Do We Need God Less?

Motion: The More We Evolve The Less We Need God. Does God have a place in 21st century human affairs? Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic magazine, and cognitive neuroscientist Heather Berlin team u...

6 Apr 201854min

#146 - Does Humanitarian Intervention Do More Harm Than Good?

#146 - Does Humanitarian Intervention Do More Harm Than Good?

Motion: Humanitarian Intervention Does More Harm than Good. The international community currently faces a global refugee crisis and mass atrocities in Iraq, Myanmar, Syria, Yemen, and beyond. How shou...

23 Mar 201853min

#145 - Have Dating Apps Killed Romance?

#145 - Have Dating Apps Killed Romance?

Motion: Swipe Left: Dating Apps Have Killed Romance Every day millions of people turn to dating apps to find love. To date, more than 49 million Americans have given digital dating a try and the compa...

14 Feb 201853min

#144 - Unresolved: America's Economic Outlook

#144 - Unresolved: America's Economic Outlook

The Three Motions: Is deregulation driving the booming economy? Can the Republican tax bill spur economic growth? And is the stock market too high? By most accounts, the American economy is booming —...

24 Jan 201853min

#143 - Do Liberals Hold the Moral High Ground?

#143 - Do Liberals Hold the Moral High Ground?

Motion: Liberals hold the moral high ground. Do conservative or liberal philosophies lead to more just outcomes? Opposing moral philosophies have long fueled debate about America’s policy goals and na...

13 Des 201752min

Guns, Bibles, & Breaking Bread: A Thanksgiving Podcast

Guns, Bibles, & Breaking Bread: A Thanksgiving Podcast

John Donvan sits down with Ken Stern, the former CEO of NPR, to discuss America's partisan politics and how to talk across the aisle -- and your Thanksgiving table. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

22 Nov 201738min

#142 - Should College Athletes Be Paid?

#142 - Should College Athletes Be Paid?

Motion: Pay College Athletes College sports is a big-money business, with football and basketball programs generating millions of dollars in revenue every year. While coaches and athletic directors in...

1 Nov 201753min

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