A. Open Extemporaneous Speak Event Prompts

Round 1: 9:15 AM

  1. 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?

  2. 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?

  3. 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?

  4. 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?

  5. 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?

  6. 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?

  7. 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

  1. 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?

  2. 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?

  3. 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?

  4. 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?

  5. 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?

  6. 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?

  7. 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

  1. 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?

  2. 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?

  3. 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?

  4. 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?

  5. 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?

  6. 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?