Should the U.S. Militarize the War on Drugs?
he Trump administration is taking the War on Drugs in a bold direction, using aircraft carriers, intelligence networks, and direct military strikes to target alleged smuggling vessels in the Caribbean...
21 Nov 202553min
BONUS: Why Debate Matters — Robert Rosenkranz on Clearer Thinking
We are pleased to share an episode from the Clearer Thinking Podcast featuring Open to Debate Founder Robert Rosenkranz in conversation with Spencer Greenberg. About this episode: What makes a for...
19 Nov 20251h 7min
Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie
How big is the divide between different age groups? In this inaugural episode of a new Open to Debate series, “Generational Divides,” Reason’s editor-at-large Nick Gillespie brings together a Baby Boo...
14 Nov 202553min
Is Europe Too Late to Compete in the Chip War?
The U.S. and China are the two largest competitors in the race for semiconductors and in creating the most powerful AI chips. Europe could become a major stakeholder thanks to its demand for tech sove...
7 Nov 202553min
Think Twice: The Seven Rules of Trust with Jimmy Wales
At a time when misinformation thrives, institutions crumble, and algorithms mediate truth, trust has become one of democracy’s most fragile foundations. Our team at Open to Debate has been thinking tw...
31 Okt 202553min
Should America End Birthright Citizenship?
Birthright citizenship guarantees citizenship to anyone born within the United States’ territory, regardless of a parent’s nationality. But should this legal principle be removed from the Constitution...
24 Okt 202553min
Will the Future Be Abundant?
Today, humanity is thriving, but there are fears the good times will not last. Will tomorrow be better than today? Those arguing “yes” say people have better access to resources and technological adva...
17 Okt 202553min
Is War Inevitable?
From ancient battles to modern proxy wars, conflicts have been a constant in human history. But does that mean we are destined to continue treating it as an option? Those saying war is inevitable argu...
10 Okt 202553min
