Podcast Episodes

Think Twice: Reading the Constitution with Justice Stephen Breyer

As an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court for almost three decades, Stephen Breyer was no stranger to hearing arguments for different sides in major cases. In this episode, our moderator-in-chief,…

Published on 2 months ago

Are Sanctions An Effective Policy Tool?

Open to Debate, in partnership with the Human Rights Foundation and the Oslo Freedom Forum, is examining a strategy employed by many countries to respond to aggressive or authoritarian regimes. In re…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Is Trump's America a Reliable Ally?

Under President Trump, America’s role on the global stage is being redefined — but can other countries trust its allyship under his leadership? Critics argue his transactional approach and threats …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Free Speech in the Trump 2.0 Era

The new Trump presidency has led to pressure on the First Amendment, and the lines between free expression and political enforcement are blurring. Those who say speech is now freer argue that his act…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

BONUS RELEASE: Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear Iran, or Is It Time to Stop Them Now?

In light of today's breaking news—Israel’s targeted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, and Iran's retaliation—we are re-releasing our episode that confronts one of the most urgent…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump's Russia Policies: Return to Normalcy or Defeat for America?

As he did in this first presidential term, President Trump has continued to signal closer alignment with Vladimir Putin. This included a tense February Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Vo…

Published on 3 months ago

Think Twice: Original Sin with Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson

Coming off the long weekend, an early release of this week's episode:

The first 2024 presidential debate was a turning point in President Biden’s candidacy. In this episode, moderator-in-chief John …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Trump Good for Israel?

With Trump’s return to office, some have high hopes for his relationship with Israel. But amid the Gaza war, will his policies help? Those arguing “yes” say Trump has given Israel unprecedented backi…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Can the U.S. Outpace China in AI Through Chip Controls?

The AI revolution is underway, and the U.S. and China are racing to the top. At the heart of this competition are semiconductors—especially advanced GPUs that power everything from natural language p…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s First 100 Days: The Economic Agenda

The first 100 days of President Trump’s second term have come with a wide range of changes for the nation’s economy and global supply chains. Could these changes lead to a more prosperous America, or…

Published on 4 months ago