November/December Practice Extemp Topics

Informative Speaking

1.        What was achieved during the recent meeting between President Biden and the President of China?

2.         What were the highlights of Henry Kissinger’s career?

3.         What are the focus issues of pro-Palestinian protestors?

4.         Why was George Santos expelled from Congress?

5.         What challenges currently face the Texas agriculture industry?

6.         Why is an increase in unionization expected in the U.S. in the coming decade?

7.         Who are the primary architects of President Biden’s foreign policy objectives?

8.         What are the basic objectives of the Hezbollah organization?

9.         What does the election of Daniel Noboa mean for the future of Ecuador?

10.      Who are the current front-runners for the 2024 Republican Party’s presidential nomination?

11.      What has Kamala Harris accomplished as U.S. Vice President?

12.      What role do state-mandated standardized tests play in Texas public school classrooms?

13.      What factors contribute to stock market fluctuations on Wall Street?

14.      Who are the more influential Democratic members of the Texas Legislature?

15.      In what ways has the U.S. infrastructure improved over the past several years?

16.      What factors have contributed to the popularity of Taylor Swift?

17.      What does the election of Javier Milei as president mean for Argentina’s political future?

18.      As U.S. Secretary of State, what are the more pressing issues facing Antony Blinken?

19.      How has Internet commerce affected traditional brick and mortar retail sales operations?

20.      What are the latest innovations resulting from artificial intelligence research?

21.      How did the Democrats fare in the November 2023 elections?

22.      What are the details of President Biden’s energy policy?

23.      Rosalyn Carter: Why is she considered the most activist of all recent First Ladies?

24.      What are the future political plans for California Governor Gavin Newsome?

25.      What action has President Biden taken regarding AI to provide safeguards for protecting the American public?

26.      Why are major retailers rethinking their use of self-checkout lanes?

27.      What legislation was left on the table at the close of the Texas Legislature’s fourth special session?

28.      Why is Sandra Day O’Connor considered a trailblazer?

Persuasive Speaking:

1.    Are pro-Palestinian protests likely to continue on major university campuses?

2.    Are state-level voucher programs a just alternative to public education?  

3.    Is climate change to blame for this years’ major weather events?

4.    Will improved diplomatic relations with Central American nations affect U.S. immigration policy?

5.    Is John Kirby a competent spokesperson for the White House on foreign policy related issues?

6.    Are U.S. military personnel currently stationed in Iraq at risk?

7.    Has Prime Minister Albanese made good on his pledge to improve Australia’s environmental policy?

8.    Are women’s rights violations become increasingly more severe in Afghanistan?

9.     Should the United Nations investigate allegations of genocide occurring in Sudan?

10.   Is China attempting to gain control of Taiwan?  

11.   Should U.S. public school districts rely more heavily on parental input regarding curriculum issues?

12.   Are civilian drones posing a threat to U.S. consumer privacy?

13.   Have millennials in the United States become politically apathetic?

14.   Is xenophobia on the rise in the United States today?

15.    Does increased reliance on tourism throughout the Caribbean pose environmental risks?

16.    Is the influence of Catholicism on the decline throughout Latin America?

17.    Will the Middle East conflict dramatically affect U.S. policy toward Ukraine?

18.    Do most middle-class Americans have access to quality affordable medical care?

19.    Is the U.S. construction sector experiencing a rebound?

20.    Are U.S. foreign policy decisions contributing to increased levels of political polarization?

21.    Are Ethiopian officials making good on their pledge to end hostilities in Tigray?

22.    Should schools ban cell phones?

23.    Is President Biden achieving his goals concerning climate change?

24.    Is the case against Hunter Biden politically motivated?

25.    Should members of Congress have expelled George Santos?

26.    Will the war between Israel and Hamas bring down the Netanyahu government?

27.    Has the state of Texas done enough to reform its foster care agency?

28.    What steps should India take too improve its air pollution problems?