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Debates and debating

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Intelligence Squared

If you love a good debate, or are interested in considering a variety of contested issues in depth, Intelligence Squared, "the world's premier forum for debate and discussion," may appeal. Founded in the United Kingdom and currently based out of seven countries (including the U.S. Australia, Hong Kong, Greece, Chile, and Israel), the series features "Oxford style" debates between two teams of...

https://www.intelligencesquared.com/
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Smash Boom Best

Kids and young people who enjoy debating (or who can be a bit opinionated), as well as their families, may enjoy Smash Boom Best, an engaging podcast created by Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and American Public Media's Brains On! (featured in the 10-27-2017 Scout Report). The premise of Smash Boom Best is simple: Each episode pits "two cool things," such as snakes vs spiders or libraries vs...

https://www.smashboom.org