2026 Extemp Topics

Extemp Prompts for KCFL 2026

Choose ONE question and prepare an extemporaneous speech. You should do this in the authentic timeframe of a regular tournament round: prep for 30 minutes and then give the speech in one take.

Topics

1. What must Democrats do now to increase their chances of gaining Congressional seats in the 2026 midterms?

1. Are President Trump’s economic policies benefiting the American people?

1. What can educational institutions realistically do to combat the increasing use of AI by students?