THE LATEST

0 seconds of 55 minutes, 7 secondsVolume 90%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
00:00
55:07
55:07
 

Are Sanctions an Effective Policy Tool?

Open to Debate, in partnership with the Human Rights Foundation and the Oslo Freedom Forum, is examining a strategy employed by many countries to respond to aggressive or authoritarian regimes. In recent years, these have…
0 seconds of 52 minutes, 57 secondsVolume 90%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
00:00
52:57
52:57
 

Is Trump’s America A Reliable Ally?

For decades, the U.S. stood as a stable, predictable, and committed global power—one its allies could count on in times of crisis. Thanks to its extensive network of alliances—NATO in Europe, bilateral security pacts in…
0 seconds of 49 minutes, 23 secondsVolume 90%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
00:00
49:23
49:23
 

Free Speech in the Trump 2.0 Era

With Donald Trump back in the White House, the First Amendment is under pressure, and his efforts are up for interpretation.  In just six months, his administration has moved aggressively: threatening state and university funding,…
June 13, 2025

Could Dating an AI Be Better Than Dating a Human?

Live NYC Debate Is the love of your life… ChatGPT? People who have either found dating in our world more challenging or are feeling lonelier than ever are turning to AI chatbots to fill the…
June 10, 2025
0 seconds of 49 minutes, 50 secondsVolume 90%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
00:00
49:50
49:50
 

Trump’s Russia Policies: Return to Normalcy or Defeat for America?

As he did in this first presidential term, President Trump has continued to signal closer alignment with Vladimir Putin. This included a tense February Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where he claimed…
0 seconds of 53 minutes, 8 secondsVolume 90%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
00:00
53:08
53:08
 

Think Twice: Original Sin with Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson

The June 2024 presidential debate was a turning point in crucial ways for President Biden and the beginning of inquiry and reflection about his candidacy. In this episode, Open to Debate’s moderator-in-chief John Donvan and…
May 30, 2025
DEBATE COMMUNITY
Join a community of social and intellectual leaders that truly value the free exchange of ideas.
Influential Voices. Pressing Topics. Open Minds.
Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed on our curated weekly debates, dynamic live events, and educational initiatives.
SUPPORT OPEN-MINDED DEBATE
Help us bring debate to communities and classrooms across the nation.