Open to Debate

Open to Debate

Open to Debate 473 - Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished?

America is more divided than ever—but it doesn’t have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world’s most influential thinkers spanning science, technology, politics, culture, and global affairs. It’s time to build a stronger, more united democracy with the civil exchange of ideas. Be open-minded. Be curious. Be ready to listen. Join us in being Open to Debate. (Formerly Intelligence Squared U.S.)
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Episodes

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Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished?

24 Jul 2026
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Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are We Overcomplicating Love and Sex?

17 Jul 2026
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Who Is Winning the Iran War: Tehran or Trump?

10 Jul 2026
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BONUS: The Blessings of Liberty: Jeffrey Rosen & Ken Burns on America’s 250th

07 Jul 2026
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Is the American Dream in Decline?

03 Jul 2026