Newt Minow on the Presidential Debates
What does the father of American presidential debate think about modern electoral politics? In this episode, Newt Minow offers a first-hand account of some of the nation’s biggest political moments an...
21 Aug 202053min
Agree to Disagree: Should Washington Break Up Big Tech?
Is Big Tech having its own "big tobacco moment"? As Apple, Facebook, Google, and Amazon face antitrust probes from state and federal investigators alike, we dive into the debate that will shape the te...
7 Aug 202053min
Agree to Disagree: Broadband for All?
Introducing "Agree to Disagree," a new series from Intelligence Squared U.S. In this episode, two guests join John Donvan to debate Broadband for All, the internet as a public utility, and just who sh...
25 Juli 202043min
#183 - Is Nationalism a Force for Good?
From Brexit to “America First,” Modi in India, Erdoğan in Turkey, and Bolsonaro in Brazil, nationalism – or allegiance to a nation-state over other group affiliations – has been on the rise. Now, bord...
10 Juli 202053min
#164 - Should Social Media Companies Honor the First Amendment?
MOTION: Constitutional Free Speech Principles Can Save Social Media Companies from Themselves President Trump posted similar content on Facebook and Twitter. Twitter flagged it. Facebook did not. Both...
26 Juni 202057min
#182 - Will Coronavirus Reshape the World Order in China's Favor?
How might coronavirus reshape geopolitics? For some, the answer is clear: China is on the rise. While Washington embraces “America First” and abdicates its global leadership role, they argue, Beijing ...
12 Juni 202053min
#181 - Has The Electoral College Outlived Its Usefulness?
DEBATE: Has The Electoral College Outlived Its Usefulness? Five American presidents — two in the last 20 years — have assumed office without winning the popular vote. As the nation gears up for anothe...
29 Maj 202053min
#180 - Was the Global Financial System Better Prepared for the Pandemic Than 2008?
More than a decade ago, Lehman Brothers collapsed, and the world witnessed one of the worst financial crises in global history. In January 2019, Intelligence Squared U.S. hosted a debate on the motion...
15 Maj 202054min
