B. 2-Year Extemporaneous Event Prompts

Round:

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

     

    1. How does Elon Musk stand to benefit from Trump’s electoral victory?

    2. Can the international community relieve Venezuela’s economic crisis?

    3. Has widespread corporate consolidation done more harm or good for the entertainment industry?

  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

     

    1. What U.S. industry should be most concerned about Trump’s proposed tariffs? 

    2. How concerned should the international community be about China’s slowing domestic economy?

    3. Is Sony’s PS5 Pro worth the cost?

  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

     

    1. What does Trump’s victory mean for the housing market?

    2. Is significant reform in the pharmaceutical industry likely under the Trump administration?

    3. Are the White Sox heading for a move out of Chicago?

  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

     

    1. Should Jerome Powell step down as Chairman of the Federal Reserve?

    2. Has the federal government done enough to crack down on unfair and unsafe airline business practices?

    3. How are live service games impacting the gaming industry?

  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

     

    1. Do Democrats need to rethink their messaging on the economy?

    2. What does Trump’s victory mean for the future of AI regulation?

    3. Which will be the bigger hit: Wicked or Gladiator II?

  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

     

    1. Are Republican economic proposals more likely to increase or reduce inflation?

    2. How concerned should EU nations be about their economic stability in the wake of Trump’s election?

    3. What steps should MLB take to resolve the regional sports networking crisis?

  7. Speaker 7


    Speaker 7

     

    1. What foreign nation stands to benefit the most economically from Trump’s victory?

    2. Does the Biden administration deserve more credit for its handling of the economy?

    3. After Bitcoin hit a record high, is now the time to invest in cryptocurrency?

Round 1 - 11:45 AM

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

     

    1. How should the United States respond to rising tensions between Canada and India?

    2. Who is most likely to be the next “victim” of the global backlash against incumbent governments?

    3. With the Paris Olympics behind us, what new event should be added to the 2028 LA summer olympics?

  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

     

    1. What steps should the international community take to reduce violence in Haiti?

    2. Is North Korea’s military involvement in Ukraine a sign of similar deployments to come?

    3. What should be Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year?

  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

     

    1. Is a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas more or less likely after Trump’s victory?

    2. How will recent mass flooding affect Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s political standing in Spain?

    3. How does the popularity of Bollywood films contribute to globalization?

  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

     

    1. What will a Trump presidency mean for the conflict in Ukraine?

    2. Is the European Union in need of stronger leadership?

    3. Who should be the next Bond, James Bond?

  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

     

    1. What will Trump’s presidency mean for U.S. relationships in Africa?

    2. What should be Claudia Sheinbaum’s top priority as president of Mexico?

    3. Is China taking over the anime industry?

  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

     

    1. What does Trump’s victory mean for Taiwan’s efforts to fend off China?

    2. What should Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba prioritize after being reelected by parliament?

    3. If the NFL were to expand its international offerings, what country should host its next exhibition game?

Round 2 - 1:15 PM

  1. Speaker 1


    Speaker 1

     

    1. How will the election of John Thune as Majority Leader shape the Senate’s legislative output? 

    2. What steps must the Democratic Party take to win back support from Latino voters?

    3. Are remakes hurting Hollywood?

  2. Speaker 2


    Speaker 2

     

    1. How will the appointment of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State impact U.S. foreign relations?

    2. Should Kamala Harris be considered the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee looking ahead to 2028?

    3. What is the biggest snub of the 2025 Grammy Nominations?

  3. Speaker 3


    Speaker 3

     

    1. What is the most important lesson for Democrats to learn from their disappointing election performance across the country?

    2. Is Trump’s expressed desire to erase the Department of Education actually feasible?

    3. Where should the WNBA put expansion teams?

  4. Speaker 4


    Speaker 4

     

    1. Was it a mistake for the Democratic Party not to hold a primary after President Biden stepped down as the party’s presidential nominee?

    2. In what way will a second Trump administration most differ from his first term?

    3. Are NIL deals helping or hurting higher education?

  5. Speaker 5


    Speaker 5

     

    1. Was the choice of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris’ running mate a fatal mistake to her candidacy?

    2. What does Trump’s victory mean for his pending criminal sentencing?

    3. Will the Kansas City Chiefs go undefeated this season?

  6. Speaker 6


    Speaker 6

     

    1. What swing state defeat should most alarm Democrats looking ahead to 2026?

    2. What will be Joe Biden’s legacy as president?

    3. Was Kendrick Lamar the right choice for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show?