Questions for the week of February 3rd

Domestic

With the impeachment trial now essentially over, what will be the takeaway written into the history books?

Should the democratic presidential candidate make the mishandled impeachment trial a campaign issue?

What impact will Katie Sowers have on women coaching male sports?

International

Now that the United Kingdom has left the European Union, how will Europe be different?

Will Muqtada al-Sadr ascend to power in Iraq like he desires?

Is Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte making the right choice by investing so heavily in transportation infrastructure?

Questions for the week of January 27th

Domestic

As the impeachment trial gets underway, which side is providing better legal argumentation- the defense or prosecution?

Is the United States doing enough in response to the outbreak of coronavirus?

What can be done to help smaller farms in an era of agriculture consolidation?

International

What should be the reaction to the apparent hacking of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos’ phone by Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman?

Wil Iran pull out of the Non-Proliferation Treaty?

What does it mean for the British royal family now that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are renouncing their status as royals?

Extemp Questions Seen at a Tournament - January 12th

Domestic

Are lifetime appointments to seats on the Supreme Court a good idea?

Why is illegal immigration getting less attention in the news today than it did a year ago?

Can the Democrats gain a majority in the US Senate in 2020?

Is there an effective way to enforce Congressional subpoenas to testify before the House or Senate?

Is the cost of Donald Trump’s golfing a significant political issue?

Why is Donald Trump’s base so loyal?

Who will be the next Democratic Presidential candidate to drop out of the race?

Who is the most electable candidate currently running for the Democratic Presidential nomination?

Is President Trump mentally stable?

Was it a wise political move for Speaker Pelosi to hold onto the Articles of Impeachment?

Various

Which political pundits are the most likely to make accurate predictions?

How should social media deal with deep fake technology?

Should anti-vaccination ads be banned?

Is protection of personal privacy on social media more an achievable goal or utter fantasy?

Was killing Net Neutrality ultimately a good federal policy decision?

Can 5G technology close the rural digital divide?

What is the most effective way to deal with bots and trolls?

Do journalists in traditional media practice more ethical journalism than online journalists?

Are Internet “influencers” more good or bad regarding overall impact on society?

Should news operations be required to be not-for-profit divisions?

In the interconnected world of 2020, is it possible to empanel an impartial jury in high-profile legal proceedings?

Do anti-bullying programs address cyber-bullying adequately?