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    Millennials—people born between 1981 and 1996 — have surpassed the Baby Boomers as the largest generation group in the U.S. Now, the oldest Millennials are reaching their forties and feel they don’t have the financial and emotional standing their parents did and have instead been left behind. Those who agree say Millennials are America’s most educated — but broke — generation and pay more for basic items, leading them unable to afford to buy a home or have children. Those who disagree say that not buying a house or having kids are their choices, not based on economic hardship; and really, they will soon be doing well financially because they strive for higher education and better jobs and they are close to reaching their peak earning years, which will help them earn more than the generations before them.
    
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What does it mean to "win" an argument?

May 12, 2023

FOR THE MOTION

Mehdi Hasan

Political journalist, Broadcaster, Best-selling author

May 12, 2023

What does it mean to "win" an argument?

FOR THE MOTION

Mehdi Hasan

Political journalist, Broadcaster, Best-selling author

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How can we argue in good faith? How can we communicate with confidence? How can we uncover new ideas through the art of debate? Journalist, broadcaster, and best-selling author Mehdi Hasan has made a career out of doing just that. Named one of the 100 ‘most influential’ Britons on Twitter, and included in the annual global list of ‘The 500 Most Influential Muslims’ in the world, Hasan has become a bit of an expert on deconstructing arguments and nudging disagreements toward mutual understanding. His book, Win Every Argument, seeks to sharpen those skills among its readers, and relay the intrinsic value — and pleasure – of debate. John Donvan sits down with Hasan to go over the tricks of the trade, and examining methods of rooting out truths through argument.

10:00 AM Friday, May 12, 2023

FOR THE MOTION

Mehdi Hasan

Mehdi Hasan is an award-winning British-American political journalist, broadcaster, and best-selling author of "Win Every…

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