Limited Prep Topics

Extemporaneous Speaking

• To what extent will the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies destabilize the U.S. health care market?
• Can international mediation bring a sustainable end to the conflict in Sudan?
• Will the climate talks in Brazil meaningfully advance global cooperation on combating climate change?

Impromptu Speaking -- Theme: Wicked, Act II

• "Because happy is what happens when all your dream come true. Well isn't it?" - Glinda
• "I’d give anything to turn back the clocks, go back to that time when I actually believed that you were wonderful!" - Elphaba
• "It’s dreadful, it is to have a house fall on you, but accidents will happen." - Glinda

Prepared Commentary

• WNBA Pay Gap: Is a Player Strike the Only Way to Create Real Change?
• Diamond Doubts — How Does the MLB move Past It's Betting Problem?
• Friday Night Futures — Is Recruiting Ruining the Spirit of High School Sports?

Pro Con Challenge

• 2025 NSDA November Legislation
• 2025 NSDA November/December PF and LD Resolutions
• 2025-2026 NFHS Policy Debate Resolution