C. Open Extemp Event Prompts

RD1 IE 8:15 AM

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

    1. What steps should the Biden Administration take to further combat climate change while navigating a Republican-controlled House of Representatives?

    2. In the event that he does not win the GOP presidential nomination, how likely is a Trump third-party run?

    3. Has Kamala Harris’ tenure as Vice President helped or hampered her political future?

  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

    1. Has the Biden administration done enough to undo Trump-era immigration policies?

    2. What steps must the Nikki Haley presidential campaign take to put Haley in the best position to win the GOP nomination?

    3. How detrimental would a Supreme Court decision striking down student loan forgiveness be to Democratic electoral chances in 2024?

  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

    1. In the event that Joe Biden does not run for re-election, should Bernie Sanders make another run for the nomination?

    2. Would Mike Pence stand a legitimate chance of winning the GOP presidential nomination should he decide to run?

    3. Has Miguel Cardona’s tenure as Secretary of Education helped or hampered education reform efforts?

  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

    1. On balance, should Antony Blinken’s tenure as Secretary of State thus far be viewed as a success for the Biden administration?

    2. What steps should Speaker Kevin McCarthy take to strengthen his political influence as Speaker of the House?

    3. What reforms, if any, should be made in response to the Ohio train derailment crisis?

  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

    1. Was Hakeem Jeffries the right choice to succeed Nancy Pelosi as Democratic Leader in the House?

    2. To what extent will scandals surrounding President Biden and Mike Pence’s handling of classified documents influence the Justice Department’s investigation of Donald Trump?

    3. Has Pete Buttigieg’s tenure as Secretary of Transportation helped or hampered his political future?

  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

    1. In the event that he runs for reelection, what should be the central message of Joe Biden’s campaign?

    2. Will a loyalty pledge keep former President Trump off the debate stage?

    3. What steps should the Biden administration take to increase support for renewable energy use?

  7. Speaker 7


    Speaker 7

    1. Is it time for Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican leader in the Senate?

    2. Will Gov. DeSantis’ criticism of the College Board harm his chances of attaining national office?

    3. What should be the most important policy issue in the Chicago mayoral race?

RD2 IE 9:45 AM

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

    1. Will Russia invade another Eastern European country?

    2. How concerned should Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi be about his government’s stability ahead of next year’s elections?

    3. What lessons should be learned from the recent Nigerian election?

  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

    1. Will the Israeli government’s response to recent violence near Nablus destabilize the region?

    2. Is China’s control of TikTok a genuine threat to homeland security?

    3. How concerned should Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan be about his position heading into June general elections?

  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

    1. Who has the upper hand in the race for Pakistani Prime Minister?

    2. Has the international community responded effectively to the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria?

    3. What steps should the international community take to ensure fair elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

    1.      Who will succeed Kim Jong-un in North Korea?

    2.      Has the international community done enough to support protest efforts in Iran?

    3.      What steps should the United Nations take to address human rights violations in Ukraine?

  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

    1. Will Russia ever give up annexed territory?

    2. Can the EAC’s intervention force make a significant difference in efforts to bring peace to the Democratic Republic of Congo?

    3. On balance, has Rishi Sunak’s tenure as U.K. Prime Minister been a success?

  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

    1. Is Emmanuel Macron making the right decision to reduce France’s military presence in Africa?

    2. On balance, has Olaf Scholz’s tenure as Chancellor of Germany been a success?

    3. How likely is it that former President Jair Bolsonaro faces criminal punishment in Brazil?

  7. Speaker 7


    Speaker 7

    1.      Is the British monarchy sustainable in the 21st century?

    2.      Who holds the upper hand in the Argentinian presidential race?

    3.      What steps, if any, should the international community take to aid Afghan citizens under Taliban rule?

RD3 IE 11:15 AM

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

    1. Is President Biden’s crusade against “junk fees” worthwhile?

    2. Would a quick reversal of inflation trends open the door for a recession?

    3. How confident should we be that positive trends in the housing market are sustainable?

  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

    1. Can Twitter survive Elon Musk’s leadership?

    2. Has the Federal Reserve been too reactionary in recent interest rate decisions?

    3. What does the future outlook for the cryptocurrency industry look like?

  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

    1. Is the continuing dip in consumer confidence a sign of an inevitable recession?

    2. What steps must tech industry leaders take to correct economic course through the remainder of 2023?

    3. On balance, has Janet Yellen’s tenure as Treasury Secretary been a success?

  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

    1. How would a Supreme Court decision to overturn Biden’s student loan forgiveness program impact the short-term U.S. economic outlook?

    2. Is Julie Su the right choice to lead the US Labor Department?

    3. What U.S. industry sector stands to have the strongest 2023?

  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

    1. What do February stock losses indicate about overall US economic stability?

    2. What steps should the US airline industry take to rebuild consumer confidence?

    3. On balance, how effectively has the Federal Reserve managed the post-pandemic economy?

  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

    1. Despite recent increases, is the US labor market headed for a slowdown?

    2. Should Jerome Powell be replaced as chair of the Federal Reserve?

    3. Is the housing market still a reliable indicator of overall US economic health?

  7. Speaker 7


    Speaker 7

    1. Is a cryptocurrency bubble forming?

    2. Has the Biden administration done enough to support the agriculture industry?

    3. Should the Biden administration increase regulations on the airline industry?

IE Finals Set 2 (C/B) 3:00 PM

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

    1. Has the G20 summit lost relevance in the global economic picture?

    2. What does the loosening of trade restrictions for Northern Ireland mean for a post-Brexit United Kingdom?

    3. Has the IMF done enough to combat rising international inflation rates?

  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

    1. How concerned should India be about slowing GDP growth?

    2. Should Europe widely embrace nuclear energy as an alternative to oil?

    3. What steps should Japan take to revive factory output?

  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

    1. What has been the most significant economic effect of the Russian invasion of Ukraine?

    2. Should the World Bank change its economic priorities?

    3. Is the joint Brazilian-Argentinian plan to create a shared currency well-founded?

  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

    1. How would Xi Jinping’s proposed economic reforms impact the Chinese economy?

    2. What emerging international market stands the best chance of sustaining growth in 2023?

    3. Should the ECB raise interest rates?

  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

    1. What steps should China take to win back international investment?

    2. Would Ajay Banga be the right choice to serve as the next World Bank president?

    3. Should the European Union reduce economic reliance on China?

  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

    1. To what extent is Turkey’s economic growth sustainable?

    2. What should be Lula de Silva’s main economic priority as president of Brazil?

    3. How concerned should other EU nations be about Germany’s economic slowdown?

  7. Speaker 7


    Speaker 7

    1. What steps, if any, should the international community take to speed Venezuela’s economic recovery?

    2. Should the international community provide more economic aid to North Korea?

    3. Is Alibaba’s future economic outlook improving?