Open to Debate

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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 rea...

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Does the U.S.-Saudi Civil Nuclear Agreement Serve America's Interests? 1 h 17 min · 2 days ago

Is the United Nations Obsolete? (Encore) 58 min · John Donvan · 9 days ago

Is Parenting Overrated? (Encore) 1 h 24 min · John Donvan · 18 days ago

Is America Ready for a Four-Day Work Week? 1 h 02 min · John Donvan · 23 days ago

Is Capitalism Broken? 1 h 06 min · John Donvan · Aug 28

Can Humans Adapt to Climate Change? (Encore) 51 min · John Donvan · Aug 21

Is Death Final? (Encore) 52 min · John Donvan · Aug 14

Are Primary Elections Ruining Democracy? (Encore) 51 min · John Donvan · Aug 7

America 250: Is It Time To Stop Idolizing the Founders? 51 min · John Donvan · Jul 31

Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished? 51 min · John Donvan · Jul 24

Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are We Overcomplicating Love and Sex? 51 min · John Donvan · Jul 17

Who Is Winning the Iran War: Tehran or Trump? 51 min · John Donvan · Jul 10

BONUS: The Blessings of Liberty: Jeffrey Rosen & Ken Burns on America’s 250th 47 min · John Donvan · Jul 7

Is the American Dream in Decline? 51 min · John Donvan · Jul 3

The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure? Jun 26

World on the Brink? Jun 19

Is It Ethical To Cooperate With Chinese State Institutions To Secure Incremental Change? Jun 12

Should America End Birthright Citizenship? Jun 5

Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are the Parents Alright? May 29

Government as Shareholder: Proactive Competitive Strategy or Last Resort? May 22

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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 reaso...

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As of 2026-09-16, Open to Debate ranks #196 in the Society & Culture category on Apple Podcasts in South Korea.

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First charted2026-06-03

Best ever#191 on Apple Podcasts (Argentina) · 2026-06-03

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