A. Novice Extemp Event Prompts

Round 1A - Ext Draw at 9:00am

  1. Speaker 1


    AI: Do we need a pause in development? What actions should be taken to bring down prices? What are the reasons for the decline in violent crime?
  2. Speaker 2


    AI: What type of regulation is needed? Are Mamdani’s policies working in New York? National defense: Do we need a new shipyard?
  3. Speaker 3


    AI: What will society do about the job loss? Can Trump rallies stop the projected blue wave? Housing affordability: What can be done?
  4. Speaker 4


    What regulations need to be implemented regarding data center development? How will the DSA play on the national stage? Are we in a new space race?
  5. Speaker 5


    AI: What would it mean if China gets ahead of the US? What can be done to bring down healthcare costs? Is the national debt a ticking time bomb?
  6. Speaker 6


    How do we prevent environmental racism in data center development? What does the US need to do to protect against drone attacks? Do the Democrats need a new Senate Minority Leader?

Round 2 - Extemp Draw at 12:15pm

  1. Speaker 1


    What can France do to quell the unrest? Will there be new attacks on the Middle East after the midterms? Could a new war engulf the Horn of Africa?
  2. Speaker 2


    What can France do to improve their economy? Africa: Can they manage the Ebola crisis? Iran: Can the blockade continue indefinitely?
  3. Speaker 3


    What will be the impact of Spain’s snap election? Is the attack on Yemen a dangerous escalation of the war on Iran? Is the ‘Board of Investment” with China a good idea?
  4. Speaker 4


    Brazil: What would be the impact of a new Bolsonaro era? How should the world respond to the Houthis? Will NATO pass if tested by Putin?
  5. Speaker 5


    Why is Latin America going MAGA? Iran war: Has it realigned the Middle East? Is China headed for an economic crisis?
  6. Speaker 6


    Whose fault is the war of words between the US and Ukraine? Should the US defend Saudi Arabia from Iran or its proxies? Brazil: Will the upcoming election change regional dynamics?

Finals - Extemp Draw at 3:30pm

  1. Speaker 1


    Germany: What do the recent election results mean? Midterms: Will Talarico break the Republican hold on Texas? The Economy: What needs to be done to lower interest rates?
  2. Speaker 2


    European Union: Why did they rebuff the latest request by Ukraine? Midterms: Will Susan Collins hold on in Maine? The Economy: How do we make America affordable?
  3. Speaker 3


    European Nations: How do they effectively manage migrant populations? Midterms: Can Dems make headway in republican Texas, Alaska, and Ohio? The Economy: What does the widening trade deficit mean?
  4. Speaker 4


    European Union: How can they help France out if its economic woes? Midterms: What do Dems need to do to take the Senate? The Economy: Is New York closed for business?
  5. Speaker 5


    Europe: How do they prepare for a move by Russia? Midterms: Can Trump pull Paxton across the line in Texas? The Economy: Are we headed for an AI bust?
  6. Speaker 6


    France: What would be the impact of a Marine Le Pen win? Midterms: What do Republicans have to do to hold the Senate? The Economy: Are equity deals good for the US?
  7. Speaker 7


    France: What are the reasons behind the civil unrest? Midterms: What would be the impact of an El Sayed win in Michigan? The Economy: Can we maintain current rates of government spending?