Speaker 1

1. How can California improve wildfire preparedness? 
2. How can California ensure the safety of students amidst immigration raids?
3. How is the California education system failing K-12 students? 

Speaker 2

1. Should California implement stricter environmental policies? Like what?
2. Is California Senate Bill 399 regarding mandatory employer meetings beneficial for the workplace? 
3. How can California better support its farmers? 

Speaker 3

1. How well is California addressing its housing crisis?
2. Should California increase funding for wildfire preparedness or response? 
3. How will tech companies' relocation from California affect the economic landscape? 

Speaker 4

1. Is Governor Gavin Newsom in a good position to run for presidency in the next election? 
2. What can the state of California do better to support wildfire victims? 
3. Is California doing enough to protect its diverse wildlife? 

Speaker 5

1. Should California expand the University of California (UC) system by creating another UC campus? 
2. How much would a potential freeze in federal funding affect California? 
3. Why are major tech companies relocating to other states from California? 

Speaker 6

1. What should be done to make Californians feel more optimistic about the economy?
2. Why have previous initiatives to address homelessness been unsuccessful? 
3. What endangered species in California should be the focus of conservation efforts? 

Speaker 7

1. Is there a need for an expansion of public transportation systems in California? 
2. How can California support K-12 students to get them closer to reaching the federal education standards? 
3. What changes should California implement in its tax structure? 

Speaker 1

1. How will the rollback of DEI policies impact the workplace?
2. What contributed to the decrease in student reading proficiency nationally? 
3. Should the U.S. military increase defense spending in response to rising geopolitical tensions?

Speaker 2

1. What will be the impact of the withdrawal of the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO)?
2. How effective are current legislative oversight and ethics committees in identifying and addressing corruption among members of Congress?
3. What impact might the decision to grant clemency to Jan 6 rioters have on the international community's view of the United States' commitment to democratic principles and the rule of law?

Speaker 3

1. What changes are likely to come about as a result of Pete Hegseth’s appointment as Secretary of Defense? 
2. Should Trump’s executive order restricting gender-related policies in federal agencies be challenged in court?
3. How does TikTok influence public opinion and political discourse in the U.S.?

Speaker 4

1. Does the Purdue Pharma-Sackler Settlement prevent further corporate wrongdoing in Big Pharma?
2. Should the U.S. seek greater influence in Greenland amid rising Arctic competition with China and Russia?
3. What impact will AI-driven news anchors have on journalism and public trust in the media?

Speaker 5

1. What steps can be taken to enhance safety protocols in congested and highly controlled airspaces like that of Washington, D.C.?
2. Does renaming The Gulf of Mexico reflect a rise in nationalist sentiment, and how might it be perceived by the international community?
3. What steps should the Trump administration take to address declining U.S. consumer confidence?

Speaker 6

1. What do the Oscar nominations this year say about how the film industry is changing?
2. What does Senator Robert Menendez’s conviction indicate about the effectiveness of anti-corruption laws in the U.S.?
3. Will the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause rate cuts help or hurt the economy in the long run?

Speaker 7

1. How will tariffs on Canada and Mexico affect the cost of goods for Americans?
2. Should Congress pass new regulations on drone surveillance to protect privacy rights?
3. Should the U.S. re-enter the Iran nuclear agreement to prevent future conflicts?

Speaker 1

1. How did the outcomes of COP8 impact the policies of major greenhouse gas-emitting countries?
2. What are the short-term and long-term environmental consequences of the wildfires?
3. Salamanders or Black Rhinos? Which of these endangered species should conservation efforts focus on? 

Speaker 2

1. Should wealthier nations be held financially responsible for climate change adaptation in developing countries?
2. What policies should be implemented to regulate microplastic pollution in food and water supplies?
3. African Elephants or Pangolins? Which of these endangered species should conservation efforts focus on? 

Speaker 3

1. Should the United Nations impose legally binding climate action requirements for all member states?
2. Is lab-grown meat really replacing traditional livestock farming and able to combat climate change?
3. Cheetah or African wild dog? Which of these endangered species should conservation efforts focus on? 

Speaker 4

1. Should governments regulate the carbon footprint of AI data centers?
2. How will the increased production and disposal of electric vehicle batteries due to California's EV mandate affect environmental sustainability?
3. Amazonian Manatee or tigers? Which of these endangered species should conservation efforts focus on? 

Speaker 5

1. Should carbon labeling be required on food products to reflect their environmental impact?
2. What are the most important policies and issues the COP16 Biodiversity Summit in Rome should focus on?
3. Golden lion tamarin or leopard? Which of these endangered species should conservation efforts focus on? 

Speaker 6

1. How will Elon Musk's involvement change right wing politics around the environment?
2. Should Australia establish a federal Environment Protection Agency to enforce stricter environmental laws?
3. Golden poison frog or harpy eagle? Which of these endangered species should conservation efforts focus on? 

Speaker 7

1. What are the potential environmental consequences of repeated seismic activity in Indonesia?
2. Have climate change activists gone too far?
3. Giant otter or jaguar? Which of these endangered species should conservation efforts focus on? 

Speaker 1

1. Is the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek a threat to the technological dominance and AI race in the U.S.?
2. What steps can be taken to stop the new Ebola outbreak in Uganda from spreading?
3. What actions can be taken to address the escalating mental health crisis in conflict zones? 

Speaker 2

1. Will the entry of Rwandan-backed rebels into Goma, Domestic Republic of Congo (DRC) lead to a war between Rwanda and the DRC?
2. How will the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raising their interest rates affect Japan's economic growth?
3. Should airlines introduce carbon emissions taxes and/or ticket taxes be introduced.

Speaker 3

1. What impact does President Yoon Suk Yeol declaration of martial law have on South Korea’s global standing?
2. Is Australia's under 16 social media ban an effective method of protecting children?
3. Does the Chinese app Rednote pose a greater security threat than TikTok? 

Speaker 4

1. How will the hostage releases amidst the Israel-Hamas ceasefire influence the political and security situation in the region?
2. How will the recent agreement between Turkey and Greece impact regional stability? 
3. What are the takeaways from the COP28 summit yield to combat climate change?

Speaker 5

1. Is Italy’s new migration policy involving sending migrants to Albania an effective and ethical strategy?
2. How should Latin American countries respond to President Trump's tariff threats? 
3. Will the European Union's AI Act alleviate public concerns about the potential threats of artificial intelligence?

Speaker 6

1. What role should the U.S. play in stabilizing Haiti amid its current political and gang-related violence?
2. Should developing nations rely on Chinese investment, or does it create long-term economic risks?
3. What are the ramifications of Korean military involvement in Ukraine?

Speaker 7

1. Will the international community accept Ahmed al-Sharaa's appointment with a history of al-Qaeda affiliation?
2. Who is the best option for leader of Canada’s Liberal Party following Justin Trudeau’s departure?
3. How would a U.S. attempt to regain control of the Panama Canal affect Panama's sovereignty?