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Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Ben Shapiro and Sam Harris Debate.

Can you think of a debate between a Trump supporter and a Harris supporter that was passionate and provocative, but also civil and respectful? Here’s one you’ll appreciate. There are no perfect candidates. But what…

29 October 2024

The Wall Street Journal

Last Call for a Real Presidential Debate - My organization has a format, a venue and a moderator who is scrupulously fair

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris shake hands before the ABC News presidential debate in Philadelphia, Sept. 10. Photo: Alex Brandon/Associated Press Before Americans cast their votes, they deserve at least one meaningful…

20 October 2024

FOX News

Jimmy Failla squares off with liberal radio host Pete Dominick

13 October 2024

Cointelegraph

9 months after SBF conviction, Peter Singer defends effective altruism in debate

According to the prominent voice for effective altruism, Sam Bankman-Fried’s version of the philosophy was only one among many. When former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of fraud in November 2023, many critics blamed…

30 August 2024

Good Thoughts

The Singer/Crary EA Debate

Open to Debate’s July debate between Peter Singer and Alice Crary, on the topic ‘Does the Effective Altruism Movement Get Giving Right?’, is now online. I was invited to participate as one of four “outside experts” to…

27 August 2024

Homeland Security Today

Open to Debate: Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas?

Open To Debate's Latest Episode features Cenk Uygur vs. Mosab Hassan Yousef After the October 7th attack, Israel vowed to eradicate Hamas and has been at war since beginning their counter-operation in Gaza. Now,…

12 August 2024

Ear Worthy

Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas? Open To Debate’s Latest Episode

After the October 7th attack, Israel vowed to eradicate Hamas and has been at war since beginning their counter-operation in Gaza. Now, after ten months of war, a hostage crisis, and an increasing death toll,…

11 August 2024

Homeland Security Today

Open to Debate: Is the Two-State Solution Still Viable?

The nonpartisan debate series and podcast, “Open to Debate,” has released a compelling new episode titled “Is the Two-State Solution Still Viable?” Recorded on July 16th in New York City in collaboration with the…

2 August 2024

The Center Square

'Open to Debate' discusses Biden's fitness to serve

(The Center Square) – Following President Joe Biden’s recent debate performance, concerns about his cognitive health and viability to win the election abound – resulting in a growing number of Democrats calling for him…

12 July 2024

Nonpartisan group invites Democratic donors to watch debate over Biden’s future on ticket

Democratic donors were invited Wednesday to a debate over whether President Biden should step aside. The virtual event, hosted by Open to Debate, a nonpartisan organization, is scheduled for Thursday morning. Dmitri Mehlhorn, a donor…

10 July 2024

Los Angeles Times

Biden and Trump expected to brawl in first 2024 debate

The earliest general election debate in a U.S. presidential contest is set to begin Thursday night, with President Biden and former President Trump expected to shower disdain on each other in a confrontation that…

27 June 2024

Fortune

CNN is set to make millions off the Trump-Biden debate by bucking tradition

Muted mics. No audience. Three months earlier than any other presidential debate in history. Few things are usual about the face-off set to occur between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump Thursday…

27 June 2024

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New initiative to nurture 'the skills and habits of dialogue across difference'

From residence hall programming to new grants for faculty, Johns Hopkins University will expand on its history of reaching across divides with new dialogue endeavor Johns Hopkins University plans a new suite of initiatives to…

October 30, 2024

Risk, Power, and Politics with the Nation’s Leading Political Forecaster, Nate Silver

Live at NYC’s Maxwell Social with Nick Gillespie, October 23 On October 23, nonpartisan media platform Open to Debate (formerly known as Intelligence Squared U.S.) invites Nate Silver, one of the most influential voices in political…

October 15, 2024

“Were Israel's Actions in the Gaza War Justified?” | Live Debate Set for NYC, 9/21 from Open to Debate

Eylon Levy, Former Spokesperson for Israel in the October 7th War, argues “YES” Mehdi Hasan, Award-Winning Journalist and Al Jazeera host, argues “NO” RSVP for Debate Location - Saturday, September 21st at 8pm ET in…

September 12, 2024

“Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas?” Open To Debate's Latest Episode features Cenk Uygur vs. Mosab Hassan Yousef

Uyghur, Founder and Host of the Young Turks Network, argues “YES” Yousef, Ex-Palestinian Militant, Former Israeli Spy, Son of Hamas Co-Founder, and Author of From Hamas to America, argues “NO” Listen HERE After the October 7th attack, Israel…

August 9, 2024

Israeli, Palestinian, and American Leaders Debate the Two-State Solution Live July 16 in NYC from Open to Debate and CFR

Debaters include Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (fmr Jerusalem Dep. Mayor), Dennis Ross (U.S. Ambassador), Mohammed Dajani Daoudi (Palestinian peace activist), and Elliott Abrams (CFR, Bush admin. alum) On July 16, nonpartisan debate series Open to Debate (formerly…

July 8, 2024

Peter Singer and Alice Crary Debate Effective Altruism in the Wake of SBF’s Downfall, July 10

Live Open to Debate Taping: “Does the Effective Altruism Movement Get Giving Right?” Effective altruism is a philosophical and social movement that uses empirical data to maximize the impact of charitable efforts. Over the last…

June 26, 2024

Open to Debate Releases Study on Presidential Debates

Everyone knows the presidential debates have gotten worse. A new study quantifies exactly how—and what can be done to fix them, starting with the first 2024 debate on June 27. Find the full study at opentodebate.org…

June 20, 2024

Open To Debate Features High School Debate Champions For Latest Episode

“Young Voices Debate Tough Topics: DEI & Climate Change” airing on NPR stations and all podcast platforms this week Nonpartisan media organization Open to Debate has led the way in civilized debates—for adults and educators—in the…

May 24, 2024

MoveOn Statement: No Labels Abandons Reckless Third-Party Run

Washington, D.C. – In response to reporting that No Labels will announce on Monday that they are finally abandoning their efforts to run a spoiler third-party presidential ticket, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting released the following statement:…

April 4, 2024

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Recent Headlines

Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Ben Shapiro and Sam Harris Debate.

Last Call for a Real Presidential Debate - My organization has a format, a venue and a moderator who is scrupulously fair

Jimmy Failla squares off with liberal radio host Pete Dominick

9 months after SBF conviction, Peter Singer defends effective altruism in debate

The Singer/Crary EA Debate

Open to Debate: Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas?

Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas? Open To Debate’s Latest Episode

Open to Debate: Is the Two-State Solution Still Viable?

'Open to Debate' discusses Biden's fitness to serve

Nonpartisan group invites Democratic donors to watch debate over Biden’s future on ticket

Biden and Trump expected to brawl in first 2024 debate

CNN is set to make millions off the Trump-Biden debate by bucking tradition

Press Releases

New initiative to nurture 'the skills and habits of dialogue across difference'

Risk, Power, and Politics with the Nation’s Leading Political Forecaster, Nate Silver

“Were Israel's Actions in the Gaza War Justified?” | Live Debate Set for NYC, 9/21 from Open to Debate

“Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas?” Open To Debate's Latest Episode features Cenk Uygur vs. Mosab Hassan Yousef

Israeli, Palestinian, and American Leaders Debate the Two-State Solution Live July 16 in NYC from Open to Debate and CFR

Peter Singer and Alice Crary Debate Effective Altruism in the Wake of SBF’s Downfall, July 10

Open to Debate Releases Study on Presidential Debates

Open To Debate Features High School Debate Champions For Latest Episode

MoveOn Statement: No Labels Abandons Reckless Third-Party Run

Should Congress Stop Funding the War in Ukraine?: Open to Debate and CFR Record Live Debate March 28 in NYC

Does Taylor Swift Deserve Her Billion Dollar Fortune? Virtual Debate Taping from Open to Debate, March 5

Minow Debate Series explores whether Citizens United has undermined democracy

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