Does the U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear agreement serve America's interests? Arguing Yes: Daniel Poneman and Amos Hochstein Arguing No: Sharon Squassoni and @joecirin.bsky.social John Donvan moderates. Full debate: https://bit.ly/3VzaFqO

The U.S. just secured permanent military rights in Greenland. Is control a strategic necessity? @maxboot.bsky.social argues it revives 19th century imperialism and invites adversaries to follow. Alexander B. Gray argues a pact with Denmark keeps rivals out. Watch: https://bit.ly/46IIGre

LIVE IN BALTIMORE ON OCT 27 We’re excited to announce our next debate in The Hopkins Forum series: Will Generative AI Stunt or Enhance College Learning? Featuring: Cathy O’Neil and @ruchowdh.bsky.social Tues, 10/27, 6 PM at JHU, Shriver Hall. Free tickets: https://bit.ly/generative-ai-debate

Can we work less for the same pay? @julietschor.bsky.social argues pay protection is the foundation. Joanne Lipman counters that women who moved to part-time schedules have seen how this goes - reduced pay, for the same amount of work? Watch the full episode on all Open to Debate platforms.

Do Americans love work, or fear losing it? @julietschor.bsky.social argues most Americans who do overwork are protecting their jobs, not chasing a passion. Joanne Lipman argues the culture runs deeper & working more has become a badge of honor. Watch the full debate on all OTD platforms.

Is America ready for a four-day workweek? Arguing yes: @julietschor.bsky.social, economist, sociologist, and author. Arguing no: Joanne Lipman, journalist, author, and former Editor-in-Chief of USA Today. John Donvan moderates. Watch the full debate on all Open to Debate platforms.

Is capitalism broken? Join us for a LIVE DEBATE Thurs 8/20 at 2:30 PM ET ft. @nickhanauer.bsky.social ("Arguing Yes") & @jasonfurman.bsky.social ("Arguing No"). We invite you to submit questions and vote on the debate motion. Tune in on Substack and YouTube: https://bit.ly/debatedetailscapitalism

Is the United States still the world's superpower? Danielle Pletka and @juliaioffe.bsky.social offer differing perspectives in this timely conversation on global strategy and conflict. This episode was recorded live at the 2026 Cascade PBS Ideas Festival. Watch now: https://bit.ly/3SimOiw

@joannachiu.bsky.social and Isaac Stone Fish clash over a question at the center of global politics: Should cooperation with Chinese state institutions continue, or is it time to draw a harder line? Watch the debate, recorded live at the @oslofreedomforum.com. https://bit.ly/4uC5DWy

Is It Ethical to Cooperate with Chinese State Institutions to Secure Incremental Change? Watch our live debate from the @oslofreedomforum.com, produced in partnership with @hrf.org. https://bit.ly/4uC5DWy Debaters: @joannachiu.bsky.social vs. Isaac Stone Fish. Moderated by John Donvan.

If birthright citizenship were to end, how would the U.S. determine who qualifies as American at birth? Featuring @azagmayes.bsky.social, Horace Cooper, @cnewman.bsky.social, and @markskrikorian.bsky.social. Watch the full debate: https://bit.ly/3Jf1C8Q

Should citizenship depend on the legal status of a child’s parents? Hear the arguments from both sides. In this clip: Horace Cooper, @markskrikorian.bsky.social and @cnewman.bsky.social. Watch the debate now. https://bit.ly/3Jf1C8Q

How has #socialmedia changed the way we think about parenting? From endless advice to curated feeds and viral parenting trends, online platforms have reshaped how many parents experience support, pressure, and expectations around raising kids. Clip features: @reshmasaujani.com and Kristin Gallant.

Are we overthinking parenting? From packed schedules to changing ideas around independence and emotional well-being, parenting today can feel very different from past generations. Clip features: Lenore Skenazy, @reshmasaujani.com, and Kristin Gallant.

@nuoraglobal.bsky.social's @joannachiu.bsky.social tackles the "pro-engagement" side of this dilemma against Isaac Stone Fish in a debate moderated by @opentodebate.bsky.social's @johndonvan.bsky.social. Watch the debate live: www.youtube.com/live/UQ0bmjI... oslofreedomforum.com/event/oslo-f...

...Are the parents alright? In this episode, three generations of women (a Boomer, Gen X @reshmasaujani.com, and Millennial) debate some of the toughest questions in modern parenting — from screen time and parenting styles to the pressures of constant online advice. https://youtu.be/GppszZj4Cpc

Three Generations Debate: Are the Parents Alright?

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I enjoyed taking part in an @opentodebate.bsky.social debate on Greenland, arguing alongside the great @kschake.bsky.social that the US should not annex any part of this territory which belongs to our NATO ally Denmark. Full video here. opentodebate.substack.com/p/is-us-cont...

Is U.S. Control of Limited Territory In Greenland a Strategic Necessity?

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“I was a corporate attorney for 5 miserable months and I guarantee AI could do that job better than I.” - @andrew-yang.bsky.social at @opentodebate.bsky.social discussion on whether AI will make work obsolete.

from Open to Debate: CGS' Marcy Darnovsky makes the case against using gene editing to make "better babies."

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If you could prevent your child from inheriting a serious disease, would you? A powerful gene-editing technology could make it possible. But should we use it? Listen to the debate now: "Should We Use Gene Editing to Make Better Babies?" https://bit.ly/42pdLxL

Its worth a listen ... I am one of four debaters -- we each raise important considerations ... In case you did not know, April 25 is World DNA Day

@opentodebate.bsky.social · 6mo ago

If you could prevent your child from inheriting a serious disease, would you? A powerful gene-editing technology could make it possible. But should we use it? Listen to the debate now: "Should We Use Gene Editing to Make Better Babies?" https://bit.ly/42pdLxL

Washington is taking a bigger role in the economy, investing in industries tied to national security, supply chains, and infrastructure. Should the government proactively invest in the private sector, or should such intervention be reserved as a last resort? Watch now: https://bit.ly/4f3vlz1

What happens when leading scientists, students, and public thinkers come together to explore the future of science? From behind-the-scenes moments to sharp disagreements on stage, this memorable #HopkinsForum debate tackled the tension between caution, innovation, funding, and scientific progress.

Is the system that produced history's greatest scientific breakthroughs now holding itself back? Watch the debate: https://bit.ly/42wFih1 Featuring @cbo.bsky.social, Tyler Cowen, Kate Biberdorf, and Sethuraman Panchanathan. Presented by the SNF Agora Institute of Johns Hopkins and Open to Debate.

What happens when cultural heritage, history, and access collide? Watch this engaging debate featuring @chikaokekeagulu.bsky.social and Mario Trabucco della Torretta. https://bit.ly/3Rs1N4a

Who should own the world’s most contested cultural treasures? From the Benin Bronzes to the Parthenon Marbles, museums are facing growing questions about whether these objects should remain in museums or be returned to the countries they came from. Hear the debate now: https://bit.ly/4ewdfFF

From Picasso to Michael Jackson, history is filled with artists whose work endures, even as their reputations are questioned. Can you separate the art from the artist? Listen to the debate & tell us where you stand. Ft. @randycohen48.bsky.social and @arunadsouza.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3OUOus8

Is genetic enhancement playing God? @geochurch.bsky.social and @francoisebaylis.bsky.social raise the tough questions. Watch the full debate now. https://bit.ly/4txViek

Should we use #geneediting to make better babies?  Watch now to hear Marcy Darnovsky, @amywebb.bsky.social, @francoisebaylis.bsky.social, and @geochurch.bsky.social debate. https://bit.ly/4tA2mHA

If you could prevent your child from inheriting a serious disease, would you? A powerful gene-editing technology could make it possible. But should we use it? Listen to the debate now: "Should We Use Gene Editing to Make Better Babies?" https://bit.ly/42pdLxL

Are Labubus Key to Understanding Economic Bubbles? @weakinstrument.bsky.social breaks down how overbuilding and shaky demand can turn innovation into a bubble. In this clip, he uses the “Labubu bubble” to explain how hype can drive massive investment… even when real demand isn’t there.