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Open to Debate 481 - Is the United Nations Obsolete? (Encore)

America is more divided than ever—but it doesn’t have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world’s most influential thinkers spanning science, technology, politics, culture, and global affairs. It’s time to build a stronger, more united democracy with the civil exchange of ideas. Be open-minded. Be curious. Be ready to listen. Join us in being Open to Debate. (Formerly Intelligence Squared U.S.)

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Episodes

Is the United Nations Obsolete? (Encore)

Is Parenting Overrated? (Encore)

Is America Ready for a Four-Day Work Week?

Is Capitalism Broken?

Can Humans Adapt to Climate Change? (Encore)

Is Death Final? (Encore)

Are Primary Elections Ruining Democracy? (Encore)

America 250: Is It Time To Stop Idolizing the Founders?

Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished?

Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are We Overcomplicating Love and Sex?

Who Is Winning the Iran War: Tehran or Trump?

BONUS: The Blessings of Liberty: Jeffrey Rosen & Ken Burns on America’s 250th

Is the American Dream in Decline?

The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure?

World on the Brink?

Is It Ethical To Cooperate With Chinese State Institutions To Secure Incremental Change?

Should America End Birthright Citizenship?

Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are the Parents Alright?

Government as Shareholder: Proactive Competitive Strategy or Last Resort?

Is the Scientific Enterprise Too Risk-Averse?

Should Museums Repatriate Cultural Artifacts?

Should We Separate the Art from the Artist?

Should We Use Gene Editing to Make Better Babies?

Will the AI Bubble Burst?

Wartime Kill Decisions: Human or AI?

Think Twice About The Meaning of Your Life with Arthur C. Brooks

Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?

Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become A Bad Bet?

The Future of Film: Big Screen or Stream?

Will AI Make Work Obsolete?

Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: The Golden Age of News Media

Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Will the Market Crash in 2026? With Andrew Ross Sorkin

Think Twice About War, Tech, & Dirty Supply Chains: The Elements of Power with Nicolas Niarchos

Could Dating an AI Be Better Than Dating a Human?

Is U.S. Control of Limited Territory in Greenland A Strategic Necessity?

Legalize Assisted Suicide?

Innovation or Intrusion: The Big Data Debate

Is It OK to Pay for Sex?

Does AA Work?

Has Feminism Hurt Women?

Can Religion Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?

How to Resolve Conflicts in Relationships: A Conversation with Esther Perel

Tech Titans or Tyrants: Should the U.S. Government Break Up Big Tech?

INSIDE THE DEBATE with John Donvan, Nayeema Raza, and Nick Gillespie

Does the Effective Altruism Movement Get Giving Right?

Should the U.S. Militarize the War on Drugs?

BONUS: Why Debate Matters — Robert Rosenkranz on Clearer Thinking

Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Who's Winning the Wealth Game?

Is Europe Too Late to Compete in the Chip War?

Think Twice: The Seven Rules of Trust with Jimmy Wales