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New Podcast: The State of Debate on Capitol Hill and The American Health Care Act

In this special edition of Intelligence Squared U.S. podcast, we are taking a moment to explore how debates really work…
By Open to Debate June 27, 2017

IQ2 Conversation: A New University Offers "Forbidden" Courses

They say that colleges have become too censorious. That our most prestigious institutions have abandoned their mission of fostering critical…
By Open to Debate January 07, 2022

Agree to Disagree COVID Series

Covid is the pandemic threatening our world right now. But the pandemic of misinformation is proving similarly disastrous. Intelligence Squared…
By Open to Debate December 16, 2021

Legalize Psychedelics? The Results Are In.

First off, we at Intelligence Squared would like to extend a warm thank you to all of those who attended…
By John Donvan April 30, 2021

RESULTS: We Should Expand The Supreme Court

After keeping the vote open for 7 days, the results are in. The team arguing against the motion “We Should…
By Open to Debate October 08, 2021

Intelligence Squared U.S. Wins Five Telly Awards

Intelligence Squared U.S. Wins Record Five Telly Broadcast Awards At the 42nd Annual Telly Awards honoring excellence in video and…
By Open to Debate Staff May 27, 2021

The Intelligence Briefing: ‘Twas the Sunday After Christmas

...and all through the House, attention was focused on what Georgia’s voters would espouse. A run-off election to control the…
By Open to Debate Staff December 28, 2020

Intelligence Briefing: The Electoral College

This week, the Supreme Court heard arguments (over teleconference) on a case that gets to the heart of a truly…
By Open to Debate Staff March 23, 2022

20 Books to Raise Your IQ This Summer: Our 2020 Summer Reading List

How can you stay sharp this summer? In true Intelligence Squared fashion, we’re challenging you – our community–to take on…
By Open to Debate June 30, 2020

UP FOR DEBATE: Do Identity Politics Win?

In this week's briefing, we dive into identity politics, break down the GOP’s attraction with African Americans, examine why how…
By Open to Debate December 14, 2020

The Year in Review: The Best Debate Moments of 2022

2022 has finally ended. Some of it bad, some of it splendid. There was Russia’s invasion. And Ukraine’s self-defense. The…
By Marlette Sandoval December 22, 2022

2020 - Year in Review

  Looking back at 2020, it’s been interesting. Intelligence Squared, like the rest of the world, went virtual as a result of a Covid-19…
By Open to Debate December 26, 2020
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