A. Novice Extemporaneous Event Prompts

Rd 1 - A 9am (Ext Draw 9:00 -Speak at 9:30)

  1. Speaker 1


    1. How should the U.S. respond to recent concerns about deepfake technology in political campaigns?

    2. What should the federal government do about growing concerns over airline safety and delays?

    3. How might recent federal actions on student loan forgiveness affect borrowers?

  2. Speaker 2


    1. How should states respond to new laws regulating online content for minors?

    2. What impact will recent debates over federal budget cuts have on public services?

    3. How should the U.S. address concerns about aging bridges and transportation systems?

  3. Speaker 3


    1. What should be done about recent increases in insurance costs for homeowners?

    2. How might recent federal rulings affect the rights of gig economy workers?

    3. How should the government respond to concerns about water shortages in western states?

  4. Speaker 4


    1. What impact will recent tech layoffs have on the U.S. workforce?

    2. How should the U.S. respond to new concerns about data security breaches?

    3. What should be done about rising costs of childcare in the United States?

  5. Speaker 5


    1. How might recent debates over federal funding affect public universities?

    2. How should the government respond to concerns about food safety after recent recalls?

    3. What impact will recent changes in environmental protections have on local communities?

  6. Speaker 6


    1. How should the U.S. respond to concerns about overcrowding in prisons?

    2. What should be done about increasing rates of homelessness in major cities?

    3. How might recent federal actions affect access to prescription drugs?

  7. Speaker 7


    1. How should policymakers respond to concerns about declining test scores in schools?

    2. What should the U.S. do about recent concerns over election misinformation on social media?

    3. How can the government improve public transportation systems in growing cities?

Rd 2 - A (Ext Draw 10:45 -Speak 11:15)

  1. Speaker 1


    1. How should the U.S. respond to increasing military activity around Taiwan?

    2. What impact will recent ceasefire negotiations have on conflicts in the Middle East?

    3. How should the international community respond to political unrest in several African nations?

  2. Speaker 2


    1. What role should global organizations play in responding to climate disasters in Asia?

    2. How might recent leadership changes in Europe affect relations with the United States?

    3. What impact will new trade agreements in Asia have on global markets?

  3. Speaker 3


    1. How should countries respond to increasing tensions in the Arctic region?

    2. What should be done about rising cyberattacks between major world powers?

    3. How might recent protests in Latin America affect regional stability?

  4. Speaker 4


    1. What role should diplomacy play in reducing tensions between nuclear powers?

    2. How should the world respond to growing refugee populations?

    3. What impact will recent economic challenges in Europe have on global stability?

  5. Speaker 5


    1. How should the U.S. respond to growing alliances between rival nations?

    2. What should be done to address global food insecurity?

    3. How might recent military exercises in Asia affect regional tensions?

  6. Speaker 6


    1. What role should international law play in resolving territorial disputes?

    2. How should countries respond to rising energy competition worldwide?

    3. What impact will climate change have on global migration patterns?

  7. Speaker 7


     

    • How should the international community respond to humanitarian crises in war zones?

    • What strategies could reduce tensions between global superpowers?

    • How will shifting trade relationships affect international cooperation?

Finals (Ext Draw-Speak at 3:15)

  1. Speaker 1


    1. How will recent changes in global oil production affect U.S. energy prices?

    2. What impact will new trade policies have on American farmers?

    3. How should the U.S. respond to rising credit card interest rates?

  2. Speaker 2


    1. What should be done about increasing costs in the housing rental market?

    2. How will recent global shipping disruptions affect product availability in the U.S.?

    3. What impact will new tariffs on technology imports have on consumers?

  3. Speaker 3


    1. How should policymakers respond to slowing job growth reported this spring?

    2. What role should government subsidies play in supporting clean energy industries?

    3. How will recent increases in healthcare spending affect the federal budget?

  4. Speaker 4


    1. What should be done about rising costs of higher education?

    2. How might global economic slowdowns affect U.S. exports?

    3. What impact will new labor regulations have on wages and employment?

  5. Speaker 5


     

    • How should the U.S. address increasing financial pressure on middle-class families?

    • What should be done about rising costs in the insurance industry?

    • How will recent changes in interest rates affect the housing market?

  6. Speaker 6


     

    • What impact will AI-driven automation have on entry-level jobs?

    • How should the U.S. respond to declining productivity in key industries?

    • What should be done to improve access to affordable childcare as an economic issue?

  7. Speaker 7


    1. How will recent policy changes affect retirement savings for Americans?

    2. What role should the government play in stabilizing grocery prices?

    3. How should policymakers respond to increasing business closures in certain industries?