A. Open Extemporaneous Speak Event Prompts
Round 1: 9:15 AM
- Speaker 1 - Speaker 1 - Has Ron Desanits shown that he will support Trump in the 2024 election? - Should banks be allowed to impose overdraft fees on customers? - Should SNAP interview requirements be abolished? 
- Speaker 2 - Speaker 2 - Why did Ron Desantis drop out of the Presidential Race? - Should U.S. military aid to Israel be contingent on a human rights report? - Are celebrations about the containing of inflation premature? 
- Speaker 3 - Speaker 3 - What mistakes did Ron Desantis make in his Campaign for President? - Should the U.S. invest more in its naval forces? - Is there a Biden doctrine for U.S. foreign policy? 
- Speaker 4 - Speaker 4 - Will Trump Choose Desantis as a running mate for the 2024 election cycle? - Why was a Georgia Prosecutor accused of an improper relationship? - How will the Labor Department’s new rules affect the gig economy? 
- Speaker 5 - Speaker 5 - Why did the Appeals Court deny Trump's appeal of his Gag Order? - What impact will the accusations against the Georgia special prosecutor have on the Trump Legal case? - How should U.S. localities handle demands for reparations? 
- Speaker 6 - Speaker 6 - Will the gag order be effective in limiting Trump's influence on the ongoing court case? - Does the accusation of an improper relationship against Fani Willis hurt Georgia’s chances of winning their court case against Trump? - Will the rise of ads on streaming services create a new boom for the cable industry? 
- Speaker 7 - Speaker 7 - What impact would the gag order being overturned have on the court case involving election fraud? - Why is Fulton County DA accusing Trump's team of racism? - Should members of Congress be given a raise? 
Round 2: 12:45 PM
- Speaker 1 - Speaker 1 - What led to Turkey approving Sweden’s bid to join NATO? - Who was responsible for the most recent missile strikes against the U.S. Navy? - What is the biggest implication of growing tensions between Iran and Pakistan? 
- Speaker 2 - Speaker 2 - Will Sweden's addition into NATO change the landscape of foreign policy amongst European Nations? - Will the Houthis missile strikes impact the United States presence in the Middle East? - Which of Milei’s reforms would benefit Argentina the most? 
- Speaker 3 - Speaker 3 - Why did Sweden ask to join NATO? - What is the desired goal of the Houthi Rebels as it pertains to their continued missile strikes against U.S. Naval ships? - Will Rishi Sunak’s deportation plan for migrants be enacted? 
- Speaker 4 - Speaker 4 - Will Turkey begin to take a more active role in NATO? - Will the United States Navy respond to the Houthi Rebels with military force? - What is currently the biggest risk to global security? 
- Speaker 5 - Speaker 5 - Why are the Houthis seeking revenge on the U.S. for their recent airstrikes? - Why is South Africa claiming Genocide against Israel in the International Court of Justice? - Will the formation of a combined Nigerian opposition party wrest power from the APC in 2027? 
- Speaker 6 - Speaker 6 - What events have led to the tension between the Houthis and the U.S. Military? - What are the charges brought against Israel in the International Court of Justice? - Who is winning Sudan’s civil war? 
- Speaker 7 - Speaker 7 - Will the United States Military find themselves in another middle eastern conflict? - How has the war in Israel impacted the Houthis? - How would increased defense spending affect the welfare states of Western European nations? 
Finals: 3:30 PM
- Speaker 1 - Speaker 1 - In what ways can colleges strengthen their partnerships with industries to enhance workforce readiness? - What initiatives can colleges implement to reduce their environmental footprint? - What role does experiential learning play in preparing college students for their future careers? 
- Speaker 2 - Speaker 2 - How well are colleges preparing students for the demands of the modern workforce? - How has the rapid advancement of technology influenced social interactions among college students? - How can college students effectively engage in social justice and activism on their campuses? 
- Speaker 3 - Speaker 3 - What responsibility do college students have in promoting environmental sustainability on campus? - How can colleges promote a global perspective among their students? - In what ways can colleges better support the mental health and well-being of their students? 
- Speaker 4 - Speaker 4 - How should colleges adapt to the changing landscape of online education? - In what ways can colleges address systemic issues related to diversity and inclusion? - What skills do you think are crucial for college graduates entering the job market today? 
- Speaker 5 - Speaker 5 - How does the role of student activism contribute to broader societal change? - How can college campuses encourage more sustainable practices among students and faculty? - How can international students enrich the cultural diversity of a college campus? 
- Speaker 6 - Speaker 6 - What ethical considerations should college students take into account when using social media platforms? - How should colleges foster a more inclusive and diverse learning environment? - How can colleges better support the mental health and well-being of their students? 
 
      