F. Middle School Extemp Event Prompts
MS HS Speech Round 1
Speaker 1
Panel 1
To what extent will rising gas prices shape the 2026 midterm elections?
What can local governments do to ensure that AI data centers don’t impact energy costs?
How should the U.S. address rising housing costs in major cities?
Speaker 2
Panel 2
Who will be the likely Democratic nominee for president in 2028?
What can be done to solve the homelessness crisis in California?
Are efforts to regulate artificial intelligence moving too quickly or too slowly?
Speaker 3
Panel 3
How does the departure of Eric Swalwell influence the Democratic gubernatorial primary in California?
Should the House pass the renewal of FISA?
How is student debt policy affecting younger Americans?
Speaker 4
Panel 4
How can US colleges and universities reverse declining public trust?
Will Anthropic prevail in its lawsuit against the Trump administration?
Are recent Supreme Court decisions reshaping federal authority?
Speaker 5
Panel 5
How has Zohran Mamdani’s administration shaped New York after his first 100 days?
What are the main takeaways from the midterm primaries?
What are the long-term implications of population shifts within the U.S.?
Speaker 6
Panel 6
How should the U.S. reform its immigration system in 2026?
Should the U.S. expand domestic manufacturing incentives?
How is political polarization affecting governance in Congress?
MS HS Speech Round 2
Speaker 1
Panel 1
Will the ceasefire with Iran last in the face of a US naval blockade?
What does Mark Carney’s new liberal majority convey about the current state of Canadian politics?
How effective have Western sanctions been on Russia in shaping its foreign policy?
Speaker 2
Panel 2
Are populist movements gaining or losing momentum globally?
Does Nigeria have the capabilities to take on Boko Haram?
Should NATO expand further in Eastern Europe?
Speaker 3
Panel 3
Should Europe pursue greater energy independence from the Middle East?’
Will France see a shift to the right in its upcoming Presidential election?
What is the future of U.S.–India relations in balancing China?
Speaker 4
Panel 4
Should other EU members follow Greece’s example in banning social media for adolescents under 15?
What do Thailand's recent election results mean for its conflict with Cambodia?
Is the global response to migration crises becoming more restrictive or more cooperative?
Speaker 5
Panel 5
What can Viktor Orban do to prevent internal fallout in his party after the recent election loss?
Is France reversing its nuclear weapons policy?
How has the war in Ukraine reshaped European security priorities?
Speaker 6
Panel 6
Will Ireland’s fuel price protests catch on in other European countries?
How should the United Nations respond to ongoing humanitarian crises in conflict zones in 2026?
What impact is artificial intelligence having on international competition?
MS HS Speech Round 3
Speaker 1
Panel 1
Is the U.S. winning or losing its strategic competition with China?
Will the Shield of the Americas be effective?
Should Japan revise its defense posture in response to regional threats?
Speaker 2
Panel 2
What explains continued strength in the U.S. labor market?
What should be the US' proper strategy to secure necessary rare earth minerals?
Should the U.S. expand nuclear energy to meet climate goals?
Speaker 3
Panel 3
Is NASA’s investment in human spaceflight a good use of funding?
What is the US wanting to accomplish in Cuba?
How is media fragmentation influencing public opinion?
Speaker 4
Panel 4
Will the Democratic Party win a Senate seat in Texas?
What impact are global food shortages having on political stability in Africa?
What is the future of public transportation investment in the U.S.?
Speaker 5
Panel 5
How can the trucking industry stay competitive in the face of record-high diesel prices?
Should Mexico change its strategy in combating organized crime?
What is the strategic importance of Arctic resource competition?
Speaker 6
Panel 6
How does RFK Jr.’s stance on peptide injections impact the pharmaceutical industry?
How are changes in state-level education policy shaping national outcomes?
What are the consequences of declining local journalism?
MS HS Speech FINALS
Speaker 1
Panel 1
What are the implications of threats to replace Federal Reserve leadership?
Is China’s economic slowdown a threat to global stability?
What is driving persistent inflation in key sectors of the U.S. economy?
Speaker 2
Panel 2
Should countries release strategic oil reserves to stabilize prices?
Are recession fears in 2026 overstated or justified?
Is the strength of the U.S. dollar helping or hurting the global economy?
Speaker 3
Panel 3
How will the federal jury finding on LiveNation and Ticketmaster impact consumers?
What risks do high levels of government debt pose to economic growth?
How are technological advancements influencing productivity growth?
Speaker 4
Panel 4
How is automation affecting employment trends?
Should the U.S. reform its tax code to encourage domestic investment?
Is venture capital activity signaling confidence or caution in the economy?
Speaker 5
Panel 5
Are tariffs helping or hurting the U.S. economy?
How is income inequality shaping economic policy debates in the U.S.?
What are the economic implications of shifting global manufacturing hubs?
Speaker 6
anel 6
What are the biggest risks to global economic stability in 2026?
What role should sovereign wealth funds play in stabilizing economies?
Should the Federal Reserve begin cutting interest rates in 2026?