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Open to Debate with David Moscrop

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Could a land value tax help solve the housing crisis? 41:31

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Canada’s housing crisis continues with no end in sight. Shelter – a fundamental human need – is unaffordable for millions, and the surge in property value has created two classes, homeowners and non-homeowners. These two classes are often at odds, with competing interests. Those who wish to enter the market often prefer lower housing prices, while …

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How Would A No Labels Presidential Candidate Change the Outcome in 2024? 53:15

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The centrist group No Labels is planning a bipartisan nominating convention, leading to speculation that they may promote a third-party candidate for voters who don’t support Donald Trump or Joe Biden. Those who agree say a third-party ticket will affect the election by helping Trump get more votes and diluting opposition. Those who disagree say vo…

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A primer for discussing Israel and Gaza and our divided American political landscape: John Donvan in discussion with author Mónica Guzmán 53:15

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How can you have meaningful conversations in increasingly divided times, whether it’s against the backdrop of American politics or the Israel-Gaza war? To author Mónica Guzmán, it’s by asking yourself, “What am I missing?” John Donvan sits down with Guzmán to talk about her work at Braver Angels, staying hopeful in times of conflict or during world…

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Is AI a threat to democracy? 44:58

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Artificial intelligence is already shaping the way we work, consume, and communicate with one another. It’s also shaping the way we govern ourselves – or, perhaps more accurately, the way we are governed. While we might imagine ways AI could shape better democratic processes, right now experts are worried about how such technologies can be used to …

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Do We Have Free Will? 53:15

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Are we the true authors of our actions – or are we guided by a preordained fate? From the days of Greek philosophers to the present, the notion of free will and the question of whether humans can make their own choices is as captivating as ever. Those who think that free will exists consider it foundational to a rules-based society since it holds i…

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Is Wokeness Killing Comedy? 53:15

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What Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, or Eddie Murphy jokes would be deemed offensive by today’s standards? From comedy specials to TV shows and movies, what makes us laugh has come under scrutiny. Some old jokes and racy skits are considered off-limits in today's context, leading to public apologies, cancellations, and backlash. While society wants mor…

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Are DEI Mandates for University Faculties a Bad Idea? 53:15

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More American colleges are adopting DEI as a core value, affecting professors' tenure, hiring, and promotion. Has what was intended as solidarity turned into a “loyalty oath”? Those who agree say evaluations based on DEI statements harm professors who may not embrace an agenda, affecting academic freedom. Those disagreeing say the statements aren’t…

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Is Anti-Zionism the New Anti-Semitism? 53:15

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Zionism — the belief that the Jewish people have a right to statehood in Israel — has been debated for decades. But facing increased anti-Semitic violence around the world, some argue that criticizing it is anti-Semitic and Israel has a historical and political right to self-determination. Others say their concerns about Israel’s actions— particula…

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Can Canada protect itself from American democratic decline? 52:12

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Around the world, democracies are on the back foot. For years, experts, commentators, politicians, and other practitioners and observers have discussed a global democratic recession. Several countries are of interest as case studies in decline, but the United States stands out. As an established democracy and global hegemon, the retreat of American…

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Does Economic Growth Cost Too Much? 53:15

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Economic growth is a central goal of many economies, but there are questions about how sustainable relentless growth is. Those arguing “yes” say the right measurements aren’t being used for societal well-being and how much it costs the environment, and call for a new economic model for more equitable and sustainable futures. Those arguing “no” say …

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Does Canada have a foreign policy? 46:44

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Foreign policy might not win elections, but it shapes domestic politics – and the world. Recent months have seen external affairs intersect with internal affairs, hitting the headlines and shaping the country’s agenda. Foreign electoral interference has been top of mind for quite some time. India’s alleged assassination of a Canadian on Canadian so…

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Should Artists Be Allowed to Borrow From Cultures Besides Their Own? 53:15

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Modern art, runway fashion, and music today are in the middle of a cultural reckoning, where artists must find a balance between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. Those in support of borrowing say placing restrictions on what artists can be inspired by may stifle artistic expression. Those against it say doing so erases a tradition’…

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Should Ukraine Get Russia's Frozen Assets? 53:15

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After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, economic sanctions led to frozen Russian assets abroad inaccessible and could be relocated to Ukraine. Those arguing yes say it would serve as restitution for Russia’s aggression and compensate for damages and economic disruptions. Those arguing no say relocating the frozen assets could set a …

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Can Olivia Chow remake Toronto? 39:58

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In June, Olivia Chow was elected mayor of Toronto. She faces an all-too-often complacent city with a hefty budget shortfall and a series of longstanding policy challenges, and failures. Affordable housing, transit, public safety, taxes, and parks spring to mind, but there’s plenty more. Chow’s performance may be evaluated on its own merits or demer…

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Is Modi's India Heading in the Right Direction? 53:15

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Under prime minister Narendra Modi, pro-Hindu nationalism and civil rights issues have led to India’s downgrade to an electoral autocracy (according to V-Dem Institute), and many question whether better times are ahead. Those who agree with Modi’s leadership highlight the new strong economic growth as well as his efforts to improve India’s global i…

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Does America Need A Third Party? 53:15

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While the two-party system has been the standard in the US government, third parties have often challenged this status quo and now advocates to be added to election ballots permanently. Those who agree say third parties offer non-partisan solutions and are more representative of ideologies, unlike the polarized partisanship present now. Those who d…

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How do we solve the housing crisis? 41:52

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Canada’s housing crisis is persistent and brutal. In August, the average rent was nearly $2,100 a month – and much higher in cities including Vancouver and Toronto. The average cost to buy a home was about $670,000 – and, again, much higher in Vancouver, at $1.2 million, and Toronto at $1.1 million. The Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation says the …

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Is Legalizing Marijuana a Mistake? 53:15

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According to an October 2022 Pew survey, “88% of US adults say that marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational use.” While marijuana legalization is gaining more and more cultural acceptance, effectively regulating drugs has long flummoxed policy and lawmakers. Some are even starting to have second thoughts, especially when it comes to …

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Is Objectivity Essential to Journalism? 53:13

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For decades, objectivity has been cited as journalism's gold standard, promising that journalists would stick “to the facts" and deliver both sides of the story, excluding their personal views. Those in support say it builds trust and gives newsreaders the information they need to form their own opinions. Those against say it suppresses certain val…

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Should we Erase Bad Memories? 53:15

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Similar to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, neurotechnology techniques like decoded neurofeedback open the possibility of modifying or erasing memories that aren’t pleasant or beneficial to our well-being. Those in favor argue it could help offer a path to a mentally healthier and happier life. Those against it say that tampering with memorie…

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Does Color Blindness Perpetuate Racism? 53:15

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When you think about the world’s most intractable problems, racial inequality is among the most challenging. Societies have grappled not just with how to treat community members equitably in public spaces, but how to judge individuals based on qualities that extend beyond race in personal interactions. For many decades, some have pointed to “color …

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What does fire weather mean for our future? 44:08

4M ago44:08

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In June, this year became the worst wildfire season in Canadian history. Fires burned throughout the country. And there’s almost surely more to come. So far, over 10 million hectares have burned, sending toxic smoke from province to province and into the United States, where tens of millions of people were put under air quality advisories. The smok…

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Should NATO Admit Ukraine? 53:15

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In the wake of the Russian invasion, Ukraine has applied on a fast-track membership bid to join NATO. Those who argue “yes” say admitting Ukraine would keep the country protected, affirm its sovereignty, and solidify alignment with the West. Those who argue “no” say it will provoke Putin, escalate the conflict, and that it doesn’t yet meet NATO’s s…

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Is Social Media Bad For Kids' Mental Health? 53:15

4M ago53:15

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Social media platforms have become an integral part of the modern digital landscape, shaping how young individuals connect, communicate, and perceive the world around them. However, concerns have been raised regarding the potential negative consequences on children's mental well-being. Even recently, the US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released…

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Did cable television break America? 40:40

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The United States of America is a polarized country marked by toxic partisan politics. The state of American politics comes from somewhere. And it might have been otherwise. It has been shaped by powerful interests, technologies, and contingent forces. One of those – one of the most important – is cable television. A new book traces the history of …

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Is the FDA Too Cautious? 53:15

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While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to approve safe and effective drugs as quickly as possible to patients who need them, it must also maintain the diligence and rigor necessary to prevent harm. Two health experts look at the pace of FDA approvals and argue about whether the agency is getting it right on keeping the public safe or st…

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Should Prosecutors Pursue Minor Crimes? 53:15

5M ago53:15

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In the US, misdemeanors count for 80% of cases filed annually, but district attorneys around the country are implementing policies stating they’ll no longer prosecute certain low-level, nonviolent crimes. Those who argue “yes” say it keeps communities safe and not strengthening sentencing will let violent criminals back in public and increase crime…

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How should we think about fat bodies? 38:03

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There are all kinds of euphemisms for fat bodies. They capture and obscure a persistent social discomfort and prejudice that appears across fields and settings, from pop culture, to airlines, to medicine and beyond. Weight is also a marker for constant abuse, online and offline. When it comes to weight, we have normalized prejudice, moral panic, an…

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Will Millennials Be Left Behind? 53:15

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The oldest members of the Millennial generation are reaching their forties and feel they’ve been left behind emotionally and financially. Those who agree say Millennials pay more for basic items, leading them unable to afford to buy a home or have children. Those who disagree say that not buying a house or having kids are their choices and they wil…

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Should the Government Raise the Retirement Age? 53:15

6M ago53:15

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The age of eligibility for full Social Security benefits is currently 67, but the cash reserves behind it are expected to run out by 2034. Those arguing “yes” to raising the retirement age say people these days are living longer, and it will lead to more economic growth. Those arguing “no” say not everyone is able to work longer and it’ll make larg…

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Could a land value tax help solve the housing crisis? 41:31

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How Would A No Labels Presidential Candidate Change the Outcome in 2024? 53:15

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A primer for discussing Israel and Gaza and our divided American political landscape: John Donvan in discussion with author Mónica Guzmán 53:15

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Is AI a threat to democracy? 44:58

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Do We Have Free Will? 53:15

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Is Wokeness Killing Comedy? 53:15

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Are DEI Mandates for University Faculties a Bad Idea? 53:15

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Is Anti-Zionism the New Anti-Semitism? 53:15

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Can Canada protect itself from American democratic decline? 52:12

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Does Economic Growth Cost Too Much? 53:15

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Does Canada have a foreign policy? 46:44

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Should Artists Be Allowed to Borrow From Cultures Besides Their Own? 53:15

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Should Ukraine Get Russia's Frozen Assets? 53:15

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Can Olivia Chow remake Toronto? 39:58

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Is Modi's India Heading in the Right Direction? 53:15

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Does America Need A Third Party? 53:15

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How do we solve the housing crisis? 41:52

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Is Legalizing Marijuana a Mistake? 53:15

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Is Objectivity Essential to Journalism? 53:13

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Should we Erase Bad Memories? 53:15

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Does Color Blindness Perpetuate Racism? 53:15

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What does fire weather mean for our future? 44:08

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Should NATO Admit Ukraine? 53:15

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Is Social Media Bad For Kids' Mental Health? 53:15

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Did cable television break America? 40:40

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Is the FDA Too Cautious? 53:15

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Should Prosecutors Pursue Minor Crimes? 53:15

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How should we think about fat bodies? 38:03

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Will Millennials Be Left Behind? 53:15

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Should the Government Raise the Retirement Age? 53:15

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