September Practice Extemp Topics

Informative Speaking

1. Fact-Check: What were the false arguments raised in the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in their first presidential debate?

2. What are the latest developments in the war on Ukraine?

3. How is the American Dream changing? 

4. Why have high-ranking government officials in New York City recently come into question? 

5. Why is there strong concern about AI impacting the U.S. presidential election?

6. Hurricane Helene: What was decimated in its pathway of destruction?

7. Why is the decision of the UNLV starting quarterback to sit out the season unprecedented?

8. Why do prices remain high in the U.S. despite a decrease in inflation?

9. Why is public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court waning?

10. Why is there strong fear of the war in the Middle East growing/

11. Why is violence escalating in Lebanon?

12. What were the key moments in the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump?

13. Who was Hasan Nasrallah?

14. What can NATO do to strengthen its alliances?

15. What is the political climate in Venezuela currently?

16. What has Springfield, Ohio had to grapple with in recent weeks?

17. Why are Republicans being characterized as isolationists?

18. Why is police recruitment and retention a problem in America?

19. October 7 anniversary: How have colleges and universities addressed antisemitism on their campuses?

20. What are the key issues the Texas Legislature will face in 2025?

Persuasive Speaking

1. Is gender-based violence in Africa rising at an alarming rate?

2. Should the federal government increase its inspections of meat plants? 

2. Should the U.S. military expand its fleet of unmanned drones?

3. Are human rights violations occurring in Venezuela?

4. Will the Guardian Cap protect against concussions in the NFL?

5. Would passage of legislation recently introduced by Oregon senator Ron Wyden restore public confidence in the Supreme Court?

6. Is Russia winning the war in Ukraine?

7. Will celebrity endorsements significantly impact the U.S. presidential election?

8. Are the United Nations’ relief efforts in Sudan enough for the famine-stricken people of Sudan?

9. Will Thailand’s new Prime Minister bring increased political stability to the country?

10. Can the Kenya-lead security mission in Haiti succeed?

11. Will President Biden’s proposed Supreme Court reforms ever gain passage?

12. What steps should be taken to secure the release of additional Americans held in Russian prisons?

13. Will Benjamin Netanyahu’s government ever agree to a ceasefire with Hamas?

14. Can the World Health Organization prevent a widespread outbreak of Mpox?

15. What must the global marketplace do to free itself from dependance on Taiwanese microchips?

16. What should be the top legislative priority of Britain’s new government?

17. Is it too late to solve global warming?

18. Are Americans obsessed with gun ownership?

19. How should we change our approach to reducing school shootings in the United States? 

20. Is support for school vouchers growing in Texas?