#100 - Should The World Bet On America?
Open to Debate18 Feb 2015

#100 - Should The World Bet On America?

America owes $6 trillion to China, our sprawling military complex often appears helpless against disparate threats abroad, and the War on Terror has stripped us of the moral high ground. Washington is paralyzed by bitter partisanship, our children are falling behind their international peers, and our middle class is no longer the world’s most affluent. But we’ve been warned about America’s decline before. Remember Sputnik? Yes, times are tough, but America is recovering from the Great Recession faster than almost any other advanced country, an energy boom could add billions to the GDP, we’re still a leader in technological innovation, and our military strength and geopolitical advantages remain unrivaled. Are our best days behind us, or should the world still bet on America? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Bonus Episode: How Europe Is Answering to "America First"

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#153 - Is Social Media Good for Democracy?

#153 - Is Social Media Good for Democracy?

A decade ago, Facebook and Twitter promised a digital revolution that would bolster democratic values and empower users around the world. Did that work out? In this episode, we take a look back at one...

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#126 - Should the U.S. Give Undocumented Immigrants a Path to Citizenship?

#126 - Should the U.S. Give Undocumented Immigrants a Path to Citizenship?

There are an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States today. In a divided and contentious political climate where immigration is a key issue for voters across the ideol...

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#134 - Is Universal Basic Income the Safety Net of the Future?

#134 - Is Universal Basic Income the Safety Net of the Future?

Presidential contender Andrew Yang wants to give every American a monthly check from the government, just to cover the basics. And he's not alone. Business leaders, particularly those in Silicon Valle...

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#167 - Should Scientists Dim the Sun?

#167 - Should Scientists Dim the Sun?

Right now, climate engineers are working on new technologies that would reflect the sun’s rays away from earth. For some, it’s a bold new plan to combat climate change. For others, it's a dangerous at...

3 Maj 201953min

#166 - All Hail the Driverless Car?

#166 - All Hail the Driverless Car?

What if the next car you buy or taxi you hail drives itself? Join four leaders in autonomous vehicles for a timely debate on whether society should embrace driverless cars or approach these new, contr...

19 Apr 201953min

#165 - Should the Republican Party Re-Nominate Trump?

#165 - Should the Republican Party Re-Nominate Trump?

Former Senator Jeff Flake and the New York Times’ Bret Stephens team up to argue the motion, “The Republican Party Should Not Re-Nominate Trump.” They face Kris Kobach, a former Trump advisor and form...

5 Apr 201954min

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In this special episode of Intelligence Squared U.S., John Donvan sits down with one of America's leading political thinkers to discuss a bold premise: loving your enemies. Arthur Brooks is a best-sel...

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