October Practice Extemp Topics
Informative Speaking
1. What are we learning about Mike Johnson?
2. What changes will President Mohamed Muizzu make regarding The Maldives relationship with India?
3. What role do labor unions play in combating inequality?
4. What is Israel's motive for providing military assistance to Azerbaijan?
5. Why is the Michigan football program under investigation once again?
6. What prompted Hamas’ attack on Israel?
7. Why was a gag order issues on former President Trump?
8. How can Kazakhstan help promote humanitarianism in other Asian countries?
9. What steps can local governments take to increase security in their jails?
10. Why are the political views and rising power of AfD Germany causing concern?
11. What will be the lasting economic impact of the UAW strike against the Big 3 automakers?
12. How may the war in Israel affect Ukraine’s fight against Russia?
13. What steps can be taken to reduce child poverty in the United States?
14. What plans does Ecuador’s newly-elected president have for the country?
15. What explains the sudden increase in strikes by organized labor this year?
16. What role are drones playing in modern warfare?
17. Demystifying conspiracy theories: Why are they rampant today?
18. How will China’s declining economy impact the Communist Party’s grip on power?
19. What impact will the division on electing a Speaker of the House have on the Republican Party?
20. Covered in controversy, why does the AR-15’s popularity continue to rise?
21. What are the key provisions of President Biden’s recently-released executive order on AI?
22. Why are 33 states suing Instagram and its parent company on behalf of youth?
23. Why are the Texas Education Agency’s school accountability ratings creating controversy?
24.What are the top soft skills needed for current job market?
25.How is the federal government addressing critical environmental issues?
Persuasive Speaking
1. Does the Supreme Court need a code of conduct?
2. Will the Israel-Hamas war grow into a regional conflict?
3. Do labor unions play a significant role in combating inequality in America?
4. Is Qazi Faez Isa creating sustainable changes toward transparency in Pakistan's democracy?
5. Was the acquittal of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on impeachment charges surprising?
6. Should Kurdish allies be more involved in securing independent Kurdish territory?
7. Will the Michigan football program survive yet another scandal?
8. Is Egypt doing enough to combat its child labor crisis?
9. Can any other Republican presidential candidate shake Donald Trump’s hold on the Christian right?
10. Is Kenya poised to become a global technology hub?
11. Will deepening ties between the U.S. and Vietnam widen the rift between the United States and China?
12. Is it likely Hamas will gain power as a result of the attack on Israel?
13. Should Western leaders consider negotiations with Russia to bring closure to the war in Ukraine?
14. Is the EU ultimatum to Elon Musk a good move?
15. Has President Daniel Ortega succeeded in killing Nicaragua's democracy?
16. Is Donald Trump’s refusal to participate in Republican primary debates impacting his standing as a candidate?
17. Will the Trans Mountain Pipeline be a boon to the Canadian economy?
18. Have Texas border cities reached the breaking point due to the migrant surge?
19. AI: Friend or Foe of the American workplace?
20. Will Donald Tusk’s win in Poland be a long-term bane for the European Union?
21. Can Texas public schools successfully address top issues they are facing today?
22. Are Kurdish territories at risk of falling under Iran's control?
23. Will the 14th Amendment keep Donald Trump off the presidential ballot?
24. Is Lula de Silva the leader of the global south?
25. Is the state of the U.S. economy good?