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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 known as Intelligence Squared U.S.) in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations is taping a live debate in New York City on the question “Is the Two State Solution Still Viable?” Unusually for such discussions, the debaters include leaders from all sides of the current conflict.…
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 decade, it has influenced billionaires such as Bill Gates, Dustin Moskovitz, and MacKenzie Scott and resulted in millions of dollars given to “high-impact charities” annually. However, after philosophical critiques and the downfall of one of effective altruism’s most visible advocates, Sam Bankman-Fried, some thought leaders…
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 The Open to Debate Foundation, in collaboration with researchers from the Center for the Study of Democratic Politics at Princeton University, has released a data-driven study on U.S. Presidential Debates called ‘Discourse Correction: What’s Wrong with the Presidential Debates, and How to Fix Them.’…
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 U.S. for over a decade. For their latest episode though, they’re going back to school, covering a recent high school debate championship of new startup organization called Incubate Debate. Just as Open to Debate does on the grownup level, making debate available to a broad national…
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: “Millions of Americans are relieved that No Labels finally decided to do the right thing to keep Donald Trump out of the White House. Now, it’s time for Robert Kennedy Junior to see the writing on the wall that no third-party has a path forward…
April 4, 2024
Should Congress Stop Funding the War in Ukraine?: Open to Debate and CFR Record Live Debate March 28 in NYC
Debaters include John Mearsheimer, Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, Heather Conley, Lt. Colonel (Ret) Daniel L. Davis On March 28, nonpartisan debate series Open to Debate (formerly known as Intelligence Squared U.S.) in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations is taping a live debate in New York City on the question “Should Congress Stop Funding the War in Ukraine?” Arguing YES are political scientist John Mearsheimer, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and retired Lieutenant Colonel Daniel L. Davis, awarded two…
March 7, 2024
Does Taylor Swift Deserve Her Billion Dollar Fortune? Virtual Debate Taping from Open to Debate, March 5
Two political philosophers debate whether even the most beloved billionaires are a policy failure In October 2023, Forbes declared that Taylor Swift had officially become a billionaire thanks to the earnings from her Eras tour and the value of her music catalog. No one disputes that she got where she is because of her unparalleled talent, relentless work ethic, and passionate support from millions of Swifties. But does this justify her fortune? Maybe not, say some philosophers concerned over…
February 12, 2024
Minow Debate Series explores whether Citizens United has undermined democracy
Feb. 21 event will be presented in person and virtually CHICAGO --- In a high-stakes presidential election year, the nonpartisan debate series Open to Debate (formerly known as Intelligence Squared U.S.) and the Newt and Jo Minow Debate Series at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law are taking a look at more than a decade of the Citizens United U.S. Supreme Court case (Citizens United v. FEC), which determined the first amendment prohibits the government from restricting corporations from spending money on political campaigns. Since the 2010…
January 30, 2024
Has Citizens United Undermined Democracy? Live Debate In-Person in Chicago and Online, Feb 21
In a high-stakes presidential election year, the nonpartisan debate series Open to Debate and the Newt and Jo Minow Debate Series at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law are taking a look at more than a decade of the Citizens United Supreme Court case. Since the 2010 landmark decision, there have been questions about whether the decision has harmed our democratic process. Those who support the decision argue it upholds free speech, allowing diverse voices in the political arena, and…
January 25, 2024
Open to Debate and the Council on Foreign Relations Taping Iran Debate January 25, In-Person in DC and Online
National Security Council and State Department veterans debate Biden’s diplomacy, Israel’s reaction, and whether Iran poses a threat to the global order On January 25, nonpartisan debate series Open to Debate (formerly known as Intelligence Squared U.S.) in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations is taking a closer look at Iran in a post-October 7th world. Its presence in the Middle East—and on the world stage—is growing stronger, many say, given its nuclear ambitions and its ability to…
January 22, 2024
Open to Debate (Mock) Tries Trump for the January 6th Attacks, Live Virtual Taping December 14
Lanny Davis for the Prosecution Sara Azari for the Defense On December 14, Open to Debate (formerly Intelligence Squared U.S.) introduces a new debate format: “Mock Trial.” This new format brings Open to Debate’s balanced approach to the most important cases in America’s legal system to educate listeners across the country. The question to be debated—or, rather, tried— is “Is Trump Guilty in the January 6th Case?” In a preview of what could happen at the actual trial, two…
November 25, 2023
Peter Diamandis and Peter Zeihan Debate the Future, November 1st from Open to Debate
Will tomorrow be better than today? From the start of agriculture to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, humanity has changed and thrived at a level previously unseen in history. Globally, we are more prosperous than ever, mortality rates are dropping while living standards and access to resources are increasing, and we’re taking necessary steps to mitigate the beginning effects of climate change. Some, however, worry that the abundant present we live in now will change for the worse, due to…
October 23, 2023
