Preparation and handling surprises

What does it take to moderate a debate? How do we keep conversations civil when the world feels so polarized? In celebration of our launch on Substack, moderator-in-chief John Donvan joins Nayeema Raza and Reason’s Nick Gillespie for a lively conversation on the craft of moderation and the art of asking questions that reveal rather than inflame. Featuring audience Q&A and behind-the-scenes insight, this episode offers a candid look at how meaningful dialogue is created today. 

Our Guests:  

John Donvan, Open to Debate's Moderator-in-Chief and Emmy award-winning journalist 

Nayeema Raza, Journalist and Host of "Smart Girl Dumb Questions" 

Nick Gillespie, Editor-at-Large at Reason 

Debates Referenced During this Inside Edition 

13:03 - Should America End Birthright Citizenship? 
19:22 - Is It Time To Break Up With Dating Apps? 
20:34 - Replace Private Insurance with Medicare for All 
20:38 - Should We Legalize Drugs? 
20:41 - Preserve Net Neutrality: All Data Is Created Equal 
21:14 - Is America Too Obsessed With Race? 
27:04 - Is the American Dream in Decline? 
28:35 - The Universal Basic Income Is The Safety Net Of The Future 

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