B. Open Extemp Event Prompts

NPDA/Extemp/Impromptu Round 1 10:45am-12:15pm

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

    1. Is Liz Cheney having any effect on Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy?

    2. What is the right way for the world to regulate AI?

    3. Will Ecuador’s war on gangs create greater migrant flows to North America?

  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

    1. Is the U.S. doing enough to protect trade in the Red Sea?

    2. Should the US hold Saudi Arabia more accountable for its human rights abuses?

    3. Should states tighten their school truancy rules?

  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

    1. Is Justin Trudeau serving his last term as Canadian prime minister?

    2. Will New York City’s lawsuit against Texas bus companies thwart Greg Abott’s migrant policy?

    3. Does the National Rifle Association still have significant political influence?

  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

    1. Are third party candidates good for the 2024 election?

    2. Should Israel expand its ongoing war to include Hezbollah?

    3. Is the Ethiopia-Somaliland deal a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty?

  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

    1. Has Brazil effectively handled the aftermath of its January 8, 2023 protests?

    2. What impacts will the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance have on German politics?

    3. How much longer should the U.S. allow Israeli operations in Gaza continue?

  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

    1. Would a Haley victory in the New Hampshire primary “reset” the GOP race?

    2. Should the U.S. welcome the election of Lai Ching-te to the Taiwanese presidency?

    3. What are the potential impacts of the European Union's new digital market regulations on global tech companies?

  7. Speaker 7


    Speaker 7

    1. In what ways could the results of the most recent midterm elections influence U.S. foreign policy?

    2. What are the implications of the latest health care reforms in the United States for low-income families?

    3. What are the potential consequences of China's Belt and Road Initiative on global trade dynamics?

NPDA/Extemp/Impromptu Round 2 2:30pm-4:00pm

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

    1. What impact will unregulated artificial intelligence technologies have on the U.S. job market?

    2. How has the role of social media changed with regards to influencing politics?

    3. What is the future of renewable energy?

  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

    1. How has the U.S. prepared for upcoming challenges and opportunities in space exploration?

    2. What effects have climate change had on global economies?

    3. What technologies should be of focus in the next defense budget?

  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

    1. What impact will the overturning of Roe v Wade have on how states shape legislation?

    2. Should countries continue to invest and experiment with genetical engineering? 

    3. What role has globalization played in erasing cultural diversity? 

  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

    1. Should the U.S. adopt a universal basic income strategy?

    2. What impacts have the scientific community felt due to the U.S. being on the metric system?

    3. How will the United States handle the recent news about China’s military?

  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

    1. Should governments regulate the use of facial recognition technology, and if so, how?

    2. Does the US need to change its strategy with North Korea?

    3. Will independentist movements in Europe weaken or strengthen the EU?

  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

    1. What are the prospects for peace in the Middle East in light of recent diplomatic developments?

    2. What are the implications of the U.S.-China trade war for global economic stability?

    3. What impact does the refugee crisis have on the stability and social fabric of European countries?

  7. Speaker 7


    Speaker 7

    1. What steps should nations take to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks?

    2. How is the trend towards de-globalization affecting emerging economies?

    3. What are the potential benefits and risks of the increasing privatization of space exploration?

NPDA Round 3/Extemp/Imp Finals 6:15pm-7:45pm

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

    1. What are the most effective strategies for addressing the global water scarcity issue?

    2. What role should governments play in addressing the mental health crisis exacerbated by the pandemic?

    3. How can governments best support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during economic recessions?

  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

    1. What role do microfinance institutions play in alleviating poverty in Africa?

    2. What are the key challenges in distributing COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries, and how can they be overcome?

    3. How effective are current policies in addressing the issue of student loan debt in the United States?

  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

    1. What ethical considerations should guide the development of AI in healthcare?

    2. What are the implications of a new space race for international collaboration in space exploration?

    3. What strategies can be effective in reducing the wealth gap in developed countries?

  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

    1. How can cultural diplomacy be used to improve international relations?

    2. What steps are necessary to transition to sustainable transportation systems globally?

    3. How should governments balance individual privacy rights with national security in the digital age?

  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

    1. What lessons can be learned from the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic for future health crisis?

    2. How effective are international agreements like the Paris Climate Accord without the participation of major polluters? 

    3. What impact has remote learning technology had on the traditional educational system worldwide?

  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

    1. How is the rise of virtual reality technology likely to impact social interactions in the next decade?

    2. What are the effects of globalization on preserving indigenous cultures around the world?

    3. How can education systems globally adapt to teach media literacy in the age of misinformation?