A. Open Extemp Event Prompts
8:15 AM
Speaker 1
Speaker 1
- Has the United States support of India led to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region?
- Is cooperation between Russia and North Korea a threat to global security?
- What can the North Atlantic Treaty Organization do to strengthen collective defense mechanisms to counter emerging security threats?
Speaker 2
Speaker 2
- Was BREXIT a positive step forward for European prosperity and unity?
- Are calls for multilateral cooperation in territorial disputes in the South China Sea a means to peaceful resolution?
- What action(s) can the African Union take to empower the next generation of African leaders?
Speaker 3
Speaker 3
- Has the regional integration model in Africa led to increased prosperity and peace across the continent?
- Is Argentina a failed state?
- What does the integration of far-right parties into mainstream politics in Europe mean for the future of the continent?
Speaker 4
Speaker 4
- Did the formation of Mercosur lead to economic prosperity and democracy in South America?
- Is the New Pact on Migration and Asylum of the European Union a positive reform for refugees coming to Europe?
- What impact will President Biden’s policies towards China have on the future of U.S-China relations?
Speaker 5
Speaker 5
- Has ASEAN led to increased prosperity and security in Southeast Asia?
- Are cybersecurity threats by foreign actors the gravest threat to United States security?
- How should Brazil promote regional cooperation to combat deforestation in the Amazon rainforest?
Speaker 6
Speaker 6
- Did the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan create more problems than continued occupation?
- Can South Korea’s National Security Council foster dialogue with North Korea to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula?
- Should the United States reconsider its military support for Ukraine?
Speaker 7
Speaker 7
- Were the United States collective security agreements with South Korea and Taiwan mistakes?
- Does Ursula von der Leyen deserve a second term as President of the European Commission?
- How should the African Union implement sustainable agricultural policies to enhance food security and economic growth on the continent?
11:15 AM
Speaker 1
Speaker 1
- Which voting demographic is key to President Biden's re-election in 2024?
- What role will inflation play in determining how undecided voters cast their ballot in November?
- What will the dominant headline be after Super Tuesday?
Speaker 2
Speaker 2
- Which voting demographic is key to a former President Trump victory in November?
- What role will healthcare play in determining how undecided voters cast their ballot in November?
- What should the Democratic party hope for in the California Primary for U.S. Senate?
Speaker 3
Speaker 3
- What should Nikki Haley's realistic goal for 2024 be?
- What role will the economy play in determining how undecided voters cast their ballot in November?
- How will the outcome of Texas primary races influence the messaging of the Republican party for the general election?
Speaker 4
Speaker 4
- Which legal battle will most consequently impact Trump's 2024 presidential chances?
- What role will climate and the environment play in determining how undecided voters cast their ballot in November?
- How will unaffiliated voters play a role in North Carolina's primary elections in March?
Speaker 5
Speaker 5
- How will the ages of Joe Biden and Donald Trump make the 2024 election uniquely different from past elections?
- What role will immigration play in determining how undecided voters fill out their ballot in November?
- Can anyone upset Adam Schiff in the race for California's Senate seat?
Speaker 6
Speaker 6
- How can Vice President Kamala Harris move the needle on the campaign trail?
- What role will climate and the environment play in determining how undecided voters cast their ballot in November?
- How will corporate lobbying influence the future of politics in California?
Speaker 7
Speaker 7
- Who should Donald Trump be eyeing as his running mate for November?
- What role will abortion play in determining how undecided voters cast their ballots this November?
- Which state's March primary elections will be most indicative of what's to come in the general election?
2:45 PM
Speaker 1
Speaker 1
- Should the Supreme Court of the United States overturn bans that bar Donald Trump from being on election ballots?
- Is the movement to decriminalize illicit drug usage a problem facing the United States?
- How should the Federal Reserve address interest rates and inflation?
Speaker 2
Speaker 2
- Should the Supreme Court of the United States uphold laws empowering the government to seize control of social media content?
- Is the current movement in Congress to pass immigration reform a progressive step for the country?
- How should the United States address prescription drug addiction and prices?
Speaker 3
Speaker 3
- Should the Supreme Court allow legal challenges on the basis of prison conditions?
- Is international pressure enough to force the United States to change its policy of support for Israel?
- How should the United States address crime and money laundering associated with cypto-currencies?
Speaker 4
Speaker 4
- Should the Supreme Court of the United States allow former President Donald Trump to be tried on criminal charges that he conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 election?
- Can Congress pass a deal to provide tax relief to individuals in the United States?
- How should the United States handle the rising cost of higher education?
Speaker 5
Speaker 5
- Should the Supreme Court of the United States allow for the use of race in admissions to West Point and other military academies?
- Can Biden continue to forgive student loan debt without Congressional support?
- How can the United States address gun violence while respecting the constitutional rights of gun owners?
Speaker 6
Speaker 6
- Should the Supreme Court of the United States re-examine and overturn the Chevron Doctrine?
- Is the call to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism a positive step?
- How can federal agencies ensure Biden’s legacy is secured from Trump?
Speaker 7
Speaker 7
- Should the Supreme Court of the United States determine that the use of administrative judges by federal agencies violates the right to a trial by jury?
- Are climate change protests a threat to negotiations on climate policy in the United States?
- How can Congress take action to lower fuel prices?
4 PM
Speaker 1
Speaker 1
• What do recent demonstrations in Mexico tell us about the state of their democracy?
• How does the presence of Taylor Swift impact the national conversation around the NFL?
• What is the most important discovery made by the James Webb telescope so far?
Speaker 2
Speaker 2
• What should the African Union do to address concerns over recent events in Senegal?
• How do recent releases from Beyoncé impact the national conversation around country music?
• Which current popular fad diet will prove to be most influential 50 years from now?
Speaker 3
Speaker 3
• What do recent strikes from South Korean doctors tell us about the state of healthcare in South Korea?
• What do recent box office failures tell us about the future of Hollywood?
• What discovery or advancement from neuroscience in 2023 will have the largest implications on public health going forward?
Speaker 4
Speaker 4
• Will the Economic Freedom Fighters party have a significant impact on 2024 elections in South Africa?
• What does the success of Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign's "Vultures 1" tell us about the state of the music industry?
• Is the Neuralink chip representative of a science-fiction future becoming reality?
Speaker 5
Speaker 5
• How will the Indian Supreme Court's ruling on electoral bonds impact elections in India going forward?
• What does the response to Anya Taylor-Joy's "Dune Part Two" wardrobe tell us about Hollywood?
• What will be the biggest impact of artificial intelligence in developing countries?
Speaker 6
Speaker 6
• What kind of fallout can we expect from the increased hostility between political party leaders in the Philippines?
• How do this year's Super Bowl commercials represent the United States in 2024?
• What recent technological innovation will have the largest impact on the global agricultural landscape?
Speaker 7
Speaker 7
• What does the death of Aleksei Navalny do to the political landscape in Russia?
• What does the existence of LIV Golf signal to other professional sports in the United States?
• How will AI-enabled drones impact the future of global warfare?