Extemp and Impromptu Topic Areas

These are in no particular order! The official topic is the quote or phrase before the dash, the following words are modifiers to help guide preparation.

Impromptu Topic Areas
“Words to Live By” -Quotes about values, morals, and how we should live.
“Oops… Lessons Learned” -Failure, mistakes, regret, growth, and second chances.
“The Human Condition” - What it means to be human: love, fear, hope, connection.
“Power, Pride, and Pitfalls”-Leadership, ambition, ego, responsibility.
“Change Is the Only Constant” -Growth, transformation, endings, beginnings.
“Truth Hurts (Sometimes)” -Honesty, knowledge, wisdom, ignorance, reality checks.
“Dream Big… or Else” -Ambition, purpose, success, meaning, aspiration.
“Rules Are Made to Be Questioned” -Freedom, rebellion, conformity, courage.

Extemp Topic Areas

U.S. Domestic Politics & Governance -Elections, Congress, the presidency, federalism, polarization, political parties.
U.S. Economy & Public Policy -Inflation, jobs, taxation, debt, trade, housing, inequality, labor issues.
U.S. Foreign Policy & National Security -Alliances, military strategy, diplomacy, defense spending, cyber security.
International Relations & Global Power Dynamics -Great-power competition, regional conflicts, NATO, UN, emerging powers.
Global Economy & Development -Global trade, supply chains, development aid, poverty, globalization, sanctions.
Social Issues & Civil Rights (U.S. and Global) -Immigration, education, healthcare, race, gender, human rights, free speech.
Science, Technology & Innovation -AI, cybersecurity, space, biotechnology, data privacy, tech regulation.
Environment, Energy & Climate Change -Climate policy, renewable energy, environmental justice, resource security.