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WNYC's "Notes from America" announced recently that the show will end production. Their final broadcast will be Sunday, Dec. 29. Beginning Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, WUNC will begin airing "Open to Debate" in the 6…
16 December 2024
Can you think of a debate between a Trump supporter and a Harris supporter that was passionate and provocative, but also civil and respectful? Here’s one you’ll appreciate. There are no perfect candidates. But what…
29 October 2024
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris shake hands before the ABC News presidential debate in Philadelphia, Sept. 10. Photo: Alex Brandon/Associated Press Before Americans cast their votes, they deserve at least one meaningful…
20 October 2024
Jimmy Failla squares off with liberal radio host Pete Dominick
13 October 2024
IT REALLY makes very little difference whether Eylon Levy is an official government spokesman, or simply a popular spokesman for Israel. His message is essentially the same with the difference that in an unofficial capacity…
27 September 2024
According to the prominent voice for effective altruism, Sam Bankman-Fried’s version of the philosophy was only one among many. When former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of fraud in November 2023, many critics blamed…
30 August 2024
Open to Debate’s July debate between Peter Singer and Alice Crary, on the topic ‘Does the Effective Altruism Movement Get Giving Right?’, is now online. I was invited to participate as one of four “outside experts” to…
27 August 2024
Open To Debate's Latest Episode features Cenk Uygur vs. Mosab Hassan Yousef   After the October 7th attack, Israel vowed to eradicate Hamas and has been at war since beginning their counter-operation in Gaza. Now,…
12 August 2024
After the October 7th attack, Israel vowed to eradicate Hamas and has been at war since beginning their counter-operation in Gaza. Now, after ten months of war, a hostage crisis, and an increasing death toll,…
11 August 2024
  The nonpartisan debate series and podcast, “Open to Debate,” has released a compelling new episode titled “Is the Two-State Solution Still Viable?” Recorded on July 16th in New York City in collaboration with the…
2 August 2024
  (The Center Square) – Following President Joe Biden’s recent debate performance, concerns about his cognitive health and viability to win the election abound – resulting in a growing number of Democrats calling for him…
12 July 2024
Democratic donors were invited Wednesday to a debate over whether President Biden should step aside. The virtual event, hosted by Open to Debate, a nonpartisan organization, is scheduled for Thursday morning. Dmitri Mehlhorn, a donor…
10 July 2024
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