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Debating Carbon Capture

Open To Debate podcast tackles Carbon Capture This week, nonpartisan debate podcast Open to Debate tackles the question: “Is Carbon Capture Essential to Fighting Climate Change?” When it comes to carbon dioxide, last year was a record year. The world…

By FRANK RACIOPPI
May 07, 2023

Debate Doesn’t Have to Be Divisive

There are good debates and bad debates. The bad ones are like the argument sketch from the old British television show “Monty Python’s Flying Circus.” A man who has paid to have an argument complains that his…

By Peter Coy
April 17, 2023

De Blasio opines on New York vs. Florida

“I’m not here to be negative to another state,” former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said at the top of a debate about whether Florida or New York is the more livable state. Then…

By By JULIA MARSH, ANNA GRONEWOLD and ZACHARY SCHERMELE
April 17, 2023

Hell Gate

Bill de Blasio Argues Against ‘Marxian Analysis’ of NYC’s Affordability Crisis

The former "communist mayor" brags about millionaires, and more links to start your day. On Friday afternoon, while everyone else was out basking in the freakish warmth of a summer day in spring, the…

By MORNING SPEW
April 17, 2023

The New York Sun

De Blasio’s Victory in New York vs. Florida Debate Is a Wake-Up Call for Conservatives

‘Florida is choosing the path of burning books,’ the ex-mayor says in painting the Sunshine State as a MAGA-fueled dystopia. On April 28, a debate between the Democratic former mayor of New York City, Bill de…

By DEAN KARAYANIS
April 16, 2023

City & State New York

De Blasio slams Florida in online debate

'The future, unfortunately, is not bright for Florida,' the former mayor said, regarding climate change. Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio disavowed Marxism Friday afternoon, declaring that New York City’s inclusive politics…

By JEFF COLTIN
April 14, 2023

Business Insider

Intelligence Squared U.S. Is Becoming "Open to Debate"

Combating extreme polarization, information silos, and echo chambers through the framework of formal debate. NEW YORK, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Intelligence Squared U.S., the leading nonpartisan platform for debate in the country, is relaunching under…

By PRESS RELEASE PR Newswire
April 11, 2023

Reason

Make Americans Debate Again

Intelligence Squared U.S. has a new name and ambitions to host presidential debates. He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that," John Stuart Mill wrote in "On Liberty"…

By Nick Gillespie
April 11, 2023

Radio World

IQ2US Rebrands as “Open to Debate”

Media company Intelligence Squared U.S. is rebranding as Open to Debate. The nonprofit organization, which seeks to address polarization in the nation and public discourse, produces a broadcast debate series heard in public radio and podcasts. It…

By Radio World Staff
April 11, 2023

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Intelligence Squared U.S. Is Becoming "Open to Debate"

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April 11, 2023

Is TikTok a security threat? CT legislators ask for hard data on spying as ban considered

The Government Administration and Elections Committee heard testimony on a bill that would ban TikTok from being used by government employees or public officials on state-owned devices. The sole exception would be for “law enforcement purposes.” “You don’t need to…

By Vincent Gabrielle
March 13, 2023

TikTok: to ban or not to ban?

On February 17, Intelligence Squared hosted a debate. The question was: should the U.S. ban Tiktok? Our reporter was there to question both speakers. Here’s what he found out. “The U.S. should ban Tiktok.”…

By Arran Hope
February 27, 2023

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Intelligence Squared U.S. Is now “Open to Debate”

Combating extreme polarization, information silos, and echo chambers through the framework of formal debate. Welcome to our new platform! Today Intelligence Squared U.S., the leading nonpartisan platform for debate in the country, is relaunching…

April 11, 2023

Bill De Blasio Debates New York vs Florida This Friday, April 15

“Is Florida Eating New York's Lunch?” De Blasio argues NO, Reihan Salam argues YES Last year was a banner year for those trading the New York chill for the Florida sun. More Empire Staters packed…

April 10, 2023

Is the Democratic Party Too Far Left? Intelligence Squared U.S. Tapes Virtual Debate on March 21

Congressman Jamaal Bowman Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza vs. Manhattan Institute fellow Coleman Hughes Political scientist Ruy Teixeira Free registration to attend virtually now available here Defund the police. Abolish ICE. Redistribute the wealth.…

March 13, 2023

Is America Too Obsessed With Race? Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates Live at NYC’s Village Underground, March 20

Freethink’s Kmele Foster debates New Georgia Project’s Nsé Ufot Some claim that America has become overly concerned with race, to a level of obsession, pointing to things like critical race theory and diversity, equity,…

February 27, 2023

Should the U.S. Ban TikTok? Intelligence Squared U.S. Tapes Virtual Debate on Friday

With one billion active users across more than 150 countries, TikTok is by many measures the world’s most successful video app. Like virtually all of social media, user privacy concerns abound. But TikTok adds…

February 14, 2023

Has China's Power Peaked? Intelligence Squared U.S. Tapes Virtual Debate on Monday, January 30

Ian Bremmer debates Michael Beckley This was supposed to be the “Chinese century.” In just a few decades, China transitioned from a developing economy to the world’s second largest. Measured in purchasing power parity, it…

January 27, 2023

Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates China, January 6th, and Elon This Winter

Kara Swisher, Ian Bremmer, Anthony Scaramucci, Parag Khanna, Andrew Keen among debaters In the next two months, nonpartisan media platform Intelligence Squared U.S. will release new debates on questions like “Was January 6th an Existential Threat to…

January 19, 2023

Is Elon Musk Killing Twitter? Intelligence Squared U.S. Tapes Virtual Debate on Monday, January 9

Kara Swisher argues Yes. Anthony Scaramucci argues No. Since shelling out $44 billion for Twitter, critics say Elon Musk is knocking the social media giant off its perch. Under his guidance, a slew of…

January 3, 2023

“Was January 6th an Existential Threat to American Democracy?” Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates Live at the Village Underground in NYC, December 15

Shortly after the January 6th attacks on the Capitol, President Biden sought to convey the severity of what had just happened. “The insurrection was an existential crisis — a test of whether our democracy could…

December 15, 2022

Intelligence Squared U.S. and The Homeland Security Enterprise Forum Present a Live Debate on “Information Disorder”

On Tuesday, October 25 at 6:00 PM ET Intelligence Squared U.S. and sponsored exclusively by The Homeland Security Enterprise Forum, will present a live debate on the topic of “Information Disorder.” Held it front of…

October 19, 2022

Intelligence Squared U.S. Honored with Six Telly Awards for Virtual Programming

Intelligence Squared U.S. Honored with Six Telly Awards for Virtual Programming Intelligence Squared U.S., the veteran debate series and media organization, has just been honored with six Telly Awards for excellence in digital video programming.…

October 14, 2022

Intelligence Squared U.S. Makes NYC Return with Live Debate on Unions at the Comedy Cellar's Village Underground, October 12

Next Wednesday, October 12, Intelligence Squared U.S. will host its first live debate in New York City since the start of the pandemic. The debate question is a timely one, particularly after the relationship between…

October 5, 2022

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Debating Carbon Capture

Debate Doesn’t Have to Be Divisive

De Blasio opines on New York vs. Florida

Bill de Blasio Argues Against ‘Marxian Analysis’ of NYC’s Affordability Crisis

De Blasio’s Victory in New York vs. Florida Debate Is a Wake-Up Call for Conservatives

De Blasio slams Florida in online debate

Intelligence Squared U.S. Is Becoming "Open to Debate"

Make Americans Debate Again

IQ2US Rebrands as “Open to Debate”

Intelligence Squared U.S. Is Becoming "Open to Debate"

Is TikTok a security threat? CT legislators ask for hard data on spying as ban considered

TikTok: to ban or not to ban?

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Intelligence Squared U.S. Is now “Open to Debate”

Bill De Blasio Debates New York vs Florida This Friday, April 15

Is the Democratic Party Too Far Left? Intelligence Squared U.S. Tapes Virtual Debate on March 21

Is America Too Obsessed With Race? Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates Live at NYC’s Village Underground, March 20

Should the U.S. Ban TikTok? Intelligence Squared U.S. Tapes Virtual Debate on Friday

Has China's Power Peaked? Intelligence Squared U.S. Tapes Virtual Debate on Monday, January 30

Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates China, January 6th, and Elon This Winter

Is Elon Musk Killing Twitter? Intelligence Squared U.S. Tapes Virtual Debate on Monday, January 9

“Was January 6th an Existential Threat to American Democracy?” Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates Live at the Village Underground in NYC, December 15

Intelligence Squared U.S. and The Homeland Security Enterprise Forum Present a Live Debate on “Information Disorder”

Intelligence Squared U.S. Honored with Six Telly Awards for Virtual Programming

Intelligence Squared U.S. Makes NYC Return with Live Debate on Unions at the Comedy Cellar's Village Underground, October 12

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Recent Headlines

Debating Carbon Capture

Debate Doesn’t Have to Be Divisive

De Blasio opines on New York vs. Florida

Bill de Blasio Argues Against ‘Marxian Analysis’ of NYC’s Affordability Crisis

De Blasio’s Victory in New York vs. Florida Debate Is a Wake-Up Call for Conservatives

De Blasio slams Florida in online debate

Intelligence Squared U.S. Is Becoming "Open to Debate"

Make Americans Debate Again

IQ2US Rebrands as “Open to Debate”

Intelligence Squared U.S. Is Becoming "Open to Debate"

Is TikTok a security threat? CT legislators ask for hard data on spying as ban considered

TikTok: to ban or not to ban?

Press Releases

Intelligence Squared U.S. Is now “Open to Debate”

Bill De Blasio Debates New York vs Florida This Friday, April 15

Is the Democratic Party Too Far Left? Intelligence Squared U.S. Tapes Virtual Debate on March 21

Is America Too Obsessed With Race? Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates Live at NYC’s Village Underground, March 20

Should the U.S. Ban TikTok? Intelligence Squared U.S. Tapes Virtual Debate on Friday

Has China's Power Peaked? Intelligence Squared U.S. Tapes Virtual Debate on Monday, January 30

Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates China, January 6th, and Elon This Winter

Is Elon Musk Killing Twitter? Intelligence Squared U.S. Tapes Virtual Debate on Monday, January 9

“Was January 6th an Existential Threat to American Democracy?” Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates Live at the Village Underground in NYC, December 15

Intelligence Squared U.S. and The Homeland Security Enterprise Forum Present a Live Debate on “Information Disorder”

Intelligence Squared U.S. Honored with Six Telly Awards for Virtual Programming

Intelligence Squared U.S. Makes NYC Return with Live Debate on Unions at the Comedy Cellar's Village Underground, October 12

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