CEO, Open to Debate @OpenToDebateOrg

New York, New York
Joined November 2008
Episode three of “The Death of Debate,” featuring @clea_conner, @JonHaidt, @jamesfishback, Jay Heinrichs, and @robbysoave. Tune in next Friday for episode four.
For over 250 years, public debate has shaped the destiny of the United States. In this third episode of “The Death of Debate,” I’m digging into how, from our Founding Fathers to modern presidential contests, our leaders have hashed out society’s biggest disagreements in taverns, town squares, and mass media. Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist. Lincoln vs. Douglas. Kennedy vs. Nixon. Trump vs. Biden. For all the valid critiques of modern American politics, these historical debates aren’t mere political theater—they often decide the course of history. Tune in next Friday for episode four of “The Death of Debate.”
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As a nonprofit dedicated to preserving open debate, we see this as a devastating moment in our national story. Debate should never carry the risk of death. Read our statement here: bit.ly/46mlXAE
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LIVE Debate Happening Now: Should the U.S. Be Ruled by a CEO Dictator? featuring @curtis_yarvin and @glenweyl. Moderated by @JohnDonvan. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1BdGYZpNo…
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LIVE NYC DEBATE ON SEPT 4 Should the U.S. Be Ruled by a CEO Dictator? Join us for a high-stakes debate featuring self-described monarchist and founder of the “Dark Enlightenment” @curtis_yarvin, and economist and democracy advocate @glenweyl. 📅 Thursday, Sept. 4 I 7 PM at Racket NYC Tickets are selling quickly—secure yours today! bit.ly/3V2ZgMo
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Clea Conner retweeted
If you’re in media, this is worth a watch. Cloudflare handles ≈20% of global traffic, so when CEO Matthew Prince warns at Cannes that AI bots are reshaping the web, publishers need to adapt or risk being left behind.
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Trump's economic agenda has dominated headlines since he retook office. Bloomberg's @MishalHusain moderated a debate where five experts broke down the first 100 days of Trump's second term bloom.bg/44mfXIO
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Are UN peacekeeping missions and aid efforts in the Middle East helping or hurting? Some say they help prevent humanitarian crises. Others argue they fail to stop violence.Others argue they fail to stop violence. This week @CrisisGroup's @RichardGowan1 debates @UNWatch's @HillelNeuer. Watch now: youtu.be/L8el15Xsli4
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Is Musk's DOGE dodging the law? Join us for an exclusive X livestream debate TODAY March 4 at 2:30 PM ET, featuring legal experts Laurence Tribe and Michael W. McConnell: xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1LyGBWpNE…
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Clea Conner retweeted
James Fishback
@jamesfishback3 Mar 2025
A must-watch debate tomorrow on DOGE!
.@elonmusk's new government agency, @DOGE, is cutting waste & firing federal workers—but is it dodging the law? 🔴 Join us for this @X EXCLUSIVE livestream on Tuesday, March 4 at 2:30 PM ET. Featuring legal experts: @tribelaw and Michael W. McConnell.
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We’re proud to announce the launch of The Hopkins Forum: A Debate Series presented by Open to Debate and Johns Hopkins University’s SNF Agora Institute. The first debate kicks off this month with UNRESOLVED: "The Future of the Supreme Court" on January 29th @ 6:30 PM ET. Tickets are FREE. RSVP bit.ly/opentodebatehopkinsfo… @JHUBloombergCtr @SNFAgoraJHU @JohnsHopkins #TheHopkinsForum
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Clea Conner retweeted
Replying to @cspanwj
for the caller looking for weekly debates between the left and right, check out @OpentoDebateOrg
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Open to Debate, in partnership with the Future Investment Initiative Institute (#FII8), presents five essential debates featuring global leaders discussing currency, AI, Europe’s economy, and more. Watch here: youtu.be/ygW1PsuaipY And thank you to @FIIKSA for encouraging these vital conversations on the world stage.
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The core problem is that “no proper, nonpartisan debates have been offered. That’s why the @OpentoDebateOrg, in partnership with Norfolk State University, proposes to host a real debate before Election Day.” From @clea_conner of wsj.com/opinion/last-call-fo…
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TONIGHT: Israel & Gaza debate starts at 8 PM ET. Join us live online and get involved in the conversation - workcast.com/register?cpak=5…
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If you want to watch the @OpentoDebateOrg debate on Gaza between me and Eylon Levy, the former Israeli government spokesman, at 8pm ET tonight, online, for free, here’s the link to register: workcast.com/register?cpak=5…
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Clea Conner retweeted
I'm heading on stage now to debate Mehdi Hasan and make the case for Israel. While I'm on stage, my staff at @IsrCitizenSpox will be posting live fact-checking and other information right here on my personal account. Watch this space! #EylonVMehdi
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Due to unforeseen travel delays the live stream conversation has not started yet. Approximate start time: 4:45 PM. Thanks for your patience! Live stream link: workcast.com/register?cpak=3…
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If you read one thing before you get blind stinking drunk during tonight's presidential debate, make it @OpentoDebateOrg's great report on what's wrong with presidential debates and how to fix them. opentodebate.org/
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