A. Novice Extemporaneous Event Prompts
Rd 1 - A 9am (Ext Draw 9:00 -Speak at 9:30)
Speaker 1
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How should the U.S. respond to recent concerns about deepfake technology in political campaigns?
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What should the federal government do about growing concerns over airline safety and delays?
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How might recent federal actions on student loan forgiveness affect borrowers?
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Speaker 2
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How should states respond to new laws regulating online content for minors?
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What impact will recent debates over federal budget cuts have on public services?
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How should the U.S. address concerns about aging bridges and transportation systems?
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Speaker 3
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What should be done about recent increases in insurance costs for homeowners?
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How might recent federal rulings affect the rights of gig economy workers?
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How should the government respond to concerns about water shortages in western states?
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Speaker 4
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What impact will recent tech layoffs have on the U.S. workforce?
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How should the U.S. respond to new concerns about data security breaches?
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What should be done about rising costs of childcare in the United States?
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Speaker 5
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How might recent debates over federal funding affect public universities?
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How should the government respond to concerns about food safety after recent recalls?
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What impact will recent changes in environmental protections have on local communities?
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Speaker 6
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How should the U.S. respond to concerns about overcrowding in prisons?
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What should be done about increasing rates of homelessness in major cities?
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How might recent federal actions affect access to prescription drugs?
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Speaker 7
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How should policymakers respond to concerns about declining test scores in schools?
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What should the U.S. do about recent concerns over election misinformation on social media?
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How can the government improve public transportation systems in growing cities?
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Rd 2 - A (Ext Draw 10:45 -Speak 11:15)
Speaker 1
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How should the U.S. respond to increasing military activity around Taiwan?
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What impact will recent ceasefire negotiations have on conflicts in the Middle East?
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How should the international community respond to political unrest in several African nations?
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Speaker 2
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What role should global organizations play in responding to climate disasters in Asia?
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How might recent leadership changes in Europe affect relations with the United States?
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What impact will new trade agreements in Asia have on global markets?
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Speaker 3
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How should countries respond to increasing tensions in the Arctic region?
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What should be done about rising cyberattacks between major world powers?
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How might recent protests in Latin America affect regional stability?
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Speaker 4
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What role should diplomacy play in reducing tensions between nuclear powers?
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How should the world respond to growing refugee populations?
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What impact will recent economic challenges in Europe have on global stability?
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Speaker 5
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How should the U.S. respond to growing alliances between rival nations?
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What should be done to address global food insecurity?
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How might recent military exercises in Asia affect regional tensions?
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Speaker 6
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What role should international law play in resolving territorial disputes?
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How should countries respond to rising energy competition worldwide?
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What impact will climate change have on global migration patterns?
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Speaker 7
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How should the international community respond to humanitarian crises in war zones?
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What strategies could reduce tensions between global superpowers?
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How will shifting trade relationships affect international cooperation?
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Finals (Ext Draw-Speak at 3:15)
Speaker 1
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How will recent changes in global oil production affect U.S. energy prices?
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What impact will new trade policies have on American farmers?
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How should the U.S. respond to rising credit card interest rates?
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Speaker 2
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What should be done about increasing costs in the housing rental market?
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How will recent global shipping disruptions affect product availability in the U.S.?
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What impact will new tariffs on technology imports have on consumers?
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Speaker 3
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How should policymakers respond to slowing job growth reported this spring?
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What role should government subsidies play in supporting clean energy industries?
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How will recent increases in healthcare spending affect the federal budget?
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Speaker 4
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What should be done about rising costs of higher education?
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How might global economic slowdowns affect U.S. exports?
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What impact will new labor regulations have on wages and employment?
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Speaker 5
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How should the U.S. address increasing financial pressure on middle-class families?
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What should be done about rising costs in the insurance industry?
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How will recent changes in interest rates affect the housing market?
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Speaker 6
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What impact will AI-driven automation have on entry-level jobs?
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How should the U.S. respond to declining productivity in key industries?
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What should be done to improve access to affordable childcare as an economic issue?
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Speaker 7
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How will recent policy changes affect retirement savings for Americans?
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What role should the government play in stabilizing grocery prices?
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How should policymakers respond to increasing business closures in certain industries?
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