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Think Twice: Navigating the Election Cycle & Civic Power with Eric Liu

October 09, 2026

Amid deep political division and ahead of the midterms, what does good citizenship require? In his new book, “Live Like a Citizen,” Citizen University’s Eric Liu argues that democracy depends on citizenship as an everyday practice — learning to listen, participate, disagree, change our minds, and remain committed to one another despite our differences. John Donvan sits down with Liu to explore what he has thought twice about regarding citizenship since he moved from Washington, D.C. to "the o...

Should We Phase Out Social Security?

October 02, 2026

Social Security has long been a cornerstone of American retirement, but as the trust fund grows closer to depletion by 2032, should the system be repaired or replaced with new standards? Those advocating for phasing it out argue its unsuitability for the modern economy and should only be available for those needing it most. Others argue it’s still a good anti-poverty tool and Congress should take action and make changes to its finances. Now we debate: Should We Phase Out Social Security? ...

Does the U.S.-Saudi Civil Nuclear Agreement Serve America's Interests?

September 25, 2026

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that supporters say could strengthen ties, advance normalization, and give Washington greater influence over the kingdom’s nuclear ambitions. Critics warn that without stronger restrictions on uranium enrichment and inspections, assistance could create a pathway toward nuclear weapons and weaken nonproliferation norms. Would American involvement reduce the risks or enable them? Now we debate: Does the U.S.-Saudi Civil...

The Mona Charen Show · High booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners

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How many listeners does Open to Debate have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Open to Debate?

Open to Debate typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established academics, economists, scientists, diplomats, government officials, policy experts, authors, journalists, and business leaders with deep subject-matter expertise and a clearly supportable position on a major public issue. Common among recent guests: Senior academic or research appointments; Government leadership or diplomatic service; Leadership of policy institutions or organizations. Recent guests include Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou, Angela Kane, and Nile Gardiner.

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Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Open to Debate cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, International Relations, Economics, and Climate Change. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.