Invitational B Extemp Topics
Informative Speaking Prelims
1. What is Governor Abbott’s latest strategy to secure school vouchers for Texas?
2. What are the more recent military developments in Ukraine?
3. What shape is the National Rifle Association currently in?
4. What additional steps can be taken in response to atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur region?
5. What did New Hampshire primary results reveal about the Republican Party?
6. Why did the initial impeachment attempt of Alejandro Mayorkas fail?
7. How is Generation Z reshaping the workplace?
8. What are the latest developments regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas?
9. What are President Biden’s policies for dealing with border and immigration issues?
10. Why are farmers engaging in protests throughout Europe?
11. What states are taking the lead in providing tuition-free college education to high school graduates?
12. Now in office, why is Argentina’s President Milei struggling to get economic reforms passed?
13. What issues has Nikki Haley brought to the presidential campaign trail?
14. What medical progress has been made regarding Alzheimer’s?
15. What warning does the FBI Director have for Congress regarding the Chinese Communist Party?
16. Why did the United Auto Workers Union endorse President Biden for reelection?
17. How is Denver’s mayor making good on his promise to address the homeless crisis in his city?
18. Sports Illustrated: What is the future of the storied magazine?
19. What factors have led to a decrease in violent crime in El Salvador?
20. Why are Native American displays being closed in museums across the country?
Informative Speaking Finals
1. Why do Texas Republicans continue to want to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas?
2. What impact is the Gaza conflict having on U.S. – Israeli relations?
3. Why did a federal appeals court rule against Donald Trump on his claim to presidential immunity?
4. What factors prompted Turkey to approve Sweden’s NATO bid?
5. What is the significance of North Korea’s decision to no longer seek reunification with South Korea?
6. What does the political future hold in store for Ron DeSantis?
7. What challenges still plague residents of East Palestine, Ohio a year after the Norfolk Southern derailment?
8. What are the latest concerns regarding Boeing aircraft?
9. What are the details of Washington State’s opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson?
10. How do social networking website platforms affect the behavior of American high school students?
11. Why is the Biden administration supporting a ban on Liquid Natural Gas exports?
12. How was West Point admissions policy affected by recent Supreme Court action?
13. What steps can India take to make its justice system more equitable for women?
14. What regions of the world are the most seriously affected by climate change?
15. What can the federal government do to help cities struggling with surges in migrants within their jurisdictions?
16. What are the corruption allegations regarding Mexico’s President Obrador?
17. What damages are atmospheric rivers causing in California?
18. How is the current Red Sea crisis affecting the United States economy?
19. What has the Biden administration done to make good on its pledge to create new jobs?
20. In terms of immigration policy, what issues currently divide Democrats and Republicans in Congress?
Persuasive Speaking Prelims
1. Is the future bleak for Ukraine?
2. Are colleges reversing their decision on standardized test scores for admission?
3. What must be done to eliminate the threat Yemen’s Houthis pose to Red Sea shipping?
4. Is President Biden’s claim that he is the most pro-union president in history valid?
5. Should the U.S. become more diplomatically engaged with South American nations?
6. Has Congress failed to deliver on immigration policy?
7. Will Lai Ching-te’s election to Taiwan’s presidency increase the probability of Chinese aggression?
8. Will Boeing be able to recover from its latest product problems?
9. Are the days of political corruption in South Africa a thing of the past?
10. Israel or Ukraine: Which issue is posing the greater challenge for U.S. foreign policy planners?
11. Should nutrition education be required as part of the public school curriculum in America?
12. Will the pro-market initiatives of Argentina’s President Javier Milei prove effective?
13. Are fellow Republican governors supportive of Governor Abbott’s border policy?
14. Should the United States increase its military presence in Syria?
15. Is Antony Blinken doing a good job as secretary of state?
16. Based on the review by the Department of Justice, should officers on the scene of the Uvalde school shooting be criminally charged?
17. Has climate change contributed to the wildfires in Chile?
18. Is Russia aiming for victory or a protracted stalemate in Ukraine?
19. Should the presidency be included in a constitutional provision barring insurrectionists from holding federal office?
20. Is India taking steps to restore favorable diplomatic relations with Canada?
Persuasive Speaking Finals
1. Will Benjamin Netanyahu be ousted before the Israeli election in 2026?
2. Has the Texas electrical power grid met increased demand levels during recent cold weather periods?
3. Is Iran attempting to conduct a proxy war against U.S. and British military forces in the Middle East?
4. Do House Republicans support Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership?
5. Will the Biden administration risk its diplomatic relationship with China for the sake of Taiwan?
6. Do college educated voters favor Donald Trump or Joe Biden?
7. Was it necessary for Claudine Gay to resign from the Harvard presidency?
8. Will John Kerry’s decision to step down as U.S. Climate Envoy impact America’s influence on global climate policy?
9. Should parents be held liable when their minor child commits a felony?
10. Should minimum wages be increased nationwide in the United States?
11. Has the Biden administration appropriately addressed the college student loan crisis?
12. Will the NRA be a significant player in the November election?
13. Are recent developments regarding artificial intelligence research a cause for concern?
14. Have Mexico’s political leaders failed to address the issue of violent crime in their nation?
15. Are government restrictions hampering industrial production levels in the United States?
16. Should the caucus system be eliminated from the U.S. presidential nomination process?
17. Is strain on U.S. – Israeli relations becoming serious as a result of the Gaza war?
18. Does the United States rely too heavily on Qatar’s assistance in conducting Middle East policy?
19. Should the U.S. federal government impose stricter regulations on social networking websites?
20. Should the United Nations protect the sovereignty of Guyana?