NPR Series: Intelligence Squared U.S.

NPR Series: Intelligence Squared U.S. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6263392&ft=1&f=6263392 <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> brings brings Oxford-style debating to America. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:50:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Intelligence Squared U.S. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6263392&ft=1&f=6263392 Are Obama's Economic Policies Working Effectively? As the economy slowly begins to recover from the financial meltdown, should the Obama administration get credit for turning things around? Or has the administration failed to do what it takes to really help the economy? A panel of experts takes on the question in the latest <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> debate. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:50:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120508345&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120508345&ft=1&f=6263392 As the economy slowly begins to recover from the financial meltdown, should the Obama administration get credit for turning things around? Or has the administration failed to do what it takes to really help the economy? A panel of experts takes on the question in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.

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]]> Good Riddance To Mainstream Media? As newspapers go under, the network newscasts lose viewers and the mainstream media in general see more and more of their audience shift online, are we as a society better or worse off? A panel of experts debates. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120036570&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120036570&ft=1&f=6263392 As newspapers go under, the network newscasts lose viewers and the mainstream media in general see more and more of their audience shift online, are we as a society better or worse off? A panel of experts debates.

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]]> Can The U.S. Succeed In Afghanistan, Pakistan? As the Obama administration considers its options in Afghanistan — especially whether to send more troops — a more fundamental question continues to be raised about the conflict there: Is the United States doomed to fail? A panel of experts takes on the topic in the latest <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> debate. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113735039&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113735039&ft=1&f=6263392 As the Obama administration considers its options in Afghanistan — especially whether to send more troops — a more fundamental question continues to be raised about the conflict there: Is the United States doomed to fail? A panel of experts takes on the topic in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.

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]]> Will 'Buy American' Policies Backfire? "Buy American" provisions included in legislation such as President Obama's stimulus package have touched off a heated debate. A panel of experts argues whether they help or hurt the United States in the latest <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> debate. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113277009&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113277009&ft=1&f=6263392 "Buy American" provisions included in legislation such as President Obama's stimulus package have touched off a heated debate. A panel of experts argues whether they help or hurt the United States in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.

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]]> Is Diplomacy With Iran Going Nowhere? The Obama administration is making an effort to reach out to Iran, but is it on a path to nowhere? Or is it that diplomacy with Iran has never really been given a chance to work? A panel of experts tackled those questions in a recent <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> debate. Wed, 20 May 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104326317&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104326317&ft=1&f=6263392 The Obama administration is making an effort to reach out to Iran, but is it on a path to nowhere? Or is it that diplomacy with Iran has never really been given a chance to work? A panel of experts tackled those questions in a recent Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.

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]]> Is It Wrong To Pay For Sex? It is an age-old question about what is often called the world's oldest profession. But is it morally and ethically wrong — and should it be legally wrong — to pay for sex? A panel of experts takes on the topic in the latest <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> debate. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103639465&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103639465&ft=1&f=6263392 It is an age-old question about what is often called the world's oldest profession. But is it morally and ethically wrong — and should it be legally wrong — to pay for sex? A panel of experts takes on the topic in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.

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]]> Who's To Blame For The Financial Crisis? Who should bear more of the blame for the financial collapse: Washington or Wall Street? A panel of six experts recently took on that question in an <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> debate. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102312504&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102312504&ft=1&f=6263392 Who should bear more of the blame for the financial collapse: Washington or Wall Street? A panel of six experts recently took on that question in an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.

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]]> On Ethics, Is Art Market Worse Than Stock Market? Some say the art market is even riskier for potential investors than the stock market. A panel of experts takes on the topic in the latest <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> debate. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:07:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100557165&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100557165&ft=1&f=6263392 Some say the art market is even riskier for potential investors than the stock market. A panel of experts takes on the topic in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.

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]]> Is Reducing Carbon Emissions Worth The Cost? Addressing climate change on a global, governmental level is still a matter of heated debate. A panel of six experts recently took on the issue as part of the <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> series. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97998613&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97998613&ft=1&f=6263392 Addressing climate change on a global, governmental level is still a matter of heated debate. A panel of six experts recently took on the issue as part of the Intelligence Squared U.S. series.

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]]> Is Bush The Worst President Of The Past 50 Years? Former Bush adviser Karl Rove defends the president's legacy in an Oxford-style debate, part of the <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> series. Rove and <em>Weekly Standard</em> editor William Kristol face off on the topic against <em>Slate</em> editor Jacob Weisberg and <em>Guardian</em> columnist Simon Jenkins. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:52:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97752303&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97752303&ft=1&f=6263392 Former Bush adviser Karl Rove defends the president's legacy in an Oxford-style debate, part of the Intelligence Squared U.S. series. Rove and Weekly Standard editor William Kristol face off on the topic against Slate editor Jacob Weisberg and Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins.

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]]> Does Google Violate Its 'Don't Be Evil' Motto? As Internet search engine Google has exploded in popularity — adding new applications all the time — it also has sparked concerns about privacy, security and censorship online. A group of experts recently debated Google's merits and flaws in an <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> debate. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97216369&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97216369&ft=1&f=6263392 As Internet search engine Google has exploded in popularity — adding new applications all the time — it also has sparked concerns about privacy, security and censorship online. A group of experts recently debated Google's merits and flaws in an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.

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]]> Do Guns Reduce Crime? The Supreme Court's ruling this summer that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to bear arms has added fuel to the ongoing national debate about guns. A panel of six experts takes on the proposition "Guns Reduce Crime" in an <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> debate. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96409853&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96409853&ft=1&f=6263392 The Supreme Court's ruling this summer that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to bear arms has added fuel to the ongoing national debate about guns. A panel of six experts takes on the proposition "Guns Reduce Crime" in an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.

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]]> Is The U.S. Finally Winning The War In Iraq? Nearly everyone agrees that the surge — or some confluence of events — has improved security in Iraq. But is the United States actually winning? Four experts debated the topic during the latest in the <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> series. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95697184&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95697184&ft=1&f=6263392 Nearly everyone agrees that the surge — or some confluence of events — has improved security in Iraq. But is the United States actually winning? Four experts debated the topic during the latest in the Intelligence Squared U.S. series.

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]]> Is The Government Responsible For Health Care? As part of the <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> series, six experts debate the proposition "Universal health care should be the federal government's responsibility." Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94812584&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94812584&ft=1&f=6263392 As part of the Intelligence Squared U.S. series, six experts debate the proposition "Universal health care should be the federal government's responsibility."

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]]> Should We Legalize the Market for Human Organs? Organ transplantation is tragically out of reach for thousands of people on waiting lists. The situation has sparked debate about whether people should be paid to donate. Six experts recently took on the issue in the <em>Intelligence Squared U.S.</em> debate series. Wed, 21 May 2008 12:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90632108&ft=1&f=6263392 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90632108&ft=1&f=6263392 Organ transplantation is tragically out of reach for thousands of people on waiting lists. The situation has sparked debate about whether people should be paid to donate. Six experts recently took on the issue in the Intelligence Squared U.S. debate series.

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