Speaker 1

1. Is Zohran Mamdani making a mistake by endorsing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul?

2. Will Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi win the upcoming Illinois senate race? 

3. What does Anthropic’s dispute with the DOD signal about the future of AI military applications?

Speaker 2

1. How effective was Trump’s state of the union address in mobilizing the Republican party for the 2026 midterm elections?

2. What steps can city leaders take to address the homelessness crisis in Chicago? 

3. What steps should Texas Sen. John Cornyn take to improve his performance by the May runoff election?

Speaker 3

1. What steps can California lawmakers take to make childcare costs more affordable?

2. Is Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan” enough to address the growing healthcare crisis? 

3. How can cities and local municipalities respond to rising overdose deaths in affected areas?

Speaker 4

1. What will be the impact of the SAVE Act’s passage?

2. Is Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton doing enough to secure a win in the 2026 Illinois Senate Democratic Primary race? 

3. What steps can Michigan lawmakers take to address rising household energy costs?

Speaker 5

1. In light of federal attacks, how can states keep vaccines accessible?

2. How valid are Trump’s claims that the affordability crisis is over?

3. Will Ken Paxton defeat Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming runoff election?

Speaker 6

1. Is it time for Illinois legislators to push for lower taxes?

2. What steps can Illinois Democrats take to resolve the public pension crisis? 

3. Should Illinois rural and suburban residents welcome the expansion of data centers?

Speaker 1

What steps should Lebanon take to restore economic growth?

What impact will Canada’s easing of sanctions have on the Syrian economy?

Will US sanctions towards Sudan’s RSF leaders have an impact on the group’s power?

Speaker 2

“Board of Peace”: are there any benefits for the international community?

Is Portugal’s rejection of the far-right an outlier, or a signal of things to come?

What lessons on fighting election corruption can we learn from Bangladesh?

Speaker 3

What initial step should the Mexican government take to curb cartel violence?

What does the killing of El Mencho mean for Mexico?

How does the appointment of Balcazar as Peruvian president shape their immediate future?

Speaker 4

Is deterrence or diplomacy a better option for Middle East states to quell US-Iran conflict?

Can Yemen’s government withstand escalating Houthi aggression?

Is BRICS poised to emerge as a significant competitor to Western-led organizations?

Speaker 5

What impacts on the region will result from a Pakistan - Afghan war?

What would the election of Balen Shah mean for the future of Nepal?

How will the US be impacted by the formation of a new Thai government?

Speaker 6

How might Denmark’s role in the ongoing debates over the Arctic and Greenland influence its long-term economic development?

Is Norway prepared for the economic implications of a more assertive EU Arctic strategy?

To what extent will Finland’s push to double exports reshape its economy?

Speaker 1

1.       Should the Federal Reserve begin cutting interest rates in 2026?

2.       Has the European Central Bank managed inflation more effectively than the United States?

3.       Is student loan forgiveness an effective economic policy?

Speaker 2

1.       Has the Trump administration’s industrial policy strengthened long term US economic competitiveness?

2.       Should developing countries prioritize debt repayment over domestic investment?

3.       Has inflation done more harm than good to the US economy?

Speaker 3

1.       Will continued deficit spending threated the long term stability of the US economy?

2.       Is globalization on the decline?

3.       Has remote work improved the US economy?

Speaker 4

1.       Should the United States implement a federal wealth tax?

2.       Has the International Monetary Fund helped or hindered economic development in the Global South?

3.       Should midwestern states invest more in public transit to remain economically competitive?

Speaker 5

1.       Is the US labor market cooling in a way that signals an oncoming recession?

2.       Is India likely to become the world’s next major manufacturing hub?

3.       Has the Inflation Reduction Act meaningfully benefited domestic manufacturing?

Speaker 6

1.       Has the growth of artificial intelligence improved or harmed US job stability?

2.       Has economic decoupling between the US and China gone too far?

3.       Should the federal minimum wage be increased?

Speaker 1

Should the federal government increase regulation of corporate stock buybacks?

 Is Ecuador’s political system resilient enough to manage rising regional security concerns?

Is Jack Schlossberg treading toward a decisive win in the NY-12 Democratic primary race?

Speaker 2

Are high housing costs the biggest constraint on US economic growth?

Does Ivory Coast’s growing role in regional diplomacy position it to influence African political trends?

Will Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s “Affordable Virginia Agenda” successfully address cost of living concerns in the state?

Speaker 3

Has the Federal Trade Commission been effective in curbing corporate consolidation?

Will Australia’s regional strategy shift as tensions escalate across the Asia-Pacific region?

What steps can Gov. Kathy Hochul take to combat ICE’s growing presence in the state?

Speaker 4

Will climate-related economic policies slow global growth over the next decade?

How will Luxembourg manage slowing GDP growth and rising deficits while maintaining it’s role as a financial hub?

Did Houston city officials make the right decision by hosting the FIFA world cup?

Speaker 5

Will demographic decline be the greatest economic challenge for advanced economies over the next 20 years?

Does the Kremlin’s effort to “cool down” the economy signal a strategic shift, or a looming crisis?

Is Minnesota likely to succeed in their legal battle against the Trump administration?

Speaker 6

Should states increase subsidies to attract electric vehicle battery plants?

How might Lithuania’s deepening economic ties with China reshape its position in the Baltics?

What will be the impact of the new Republican Farm Bill on the agriculture sector?

Speaker 7

Has the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy disproportionately affected small businesses?

Can Chile balance it’s booming lithium and copper ambitions with rising social concerns?

Will Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s newest housing plans be enough to remedy housing costs?

Speaker 8

Should the Federal Reserve prioritize lowering inflation over protecting employment?

How might Morocco’s push for climate-resilient agriculture impact its economy?

Will Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s amended state budget be enough to spur economic growth in the state?