Extemp Draw Release

Extemp topics(for all sections/rooms) will appear here 30 mins before each speech round.

Double-entered Extemp speakers will go last or second-to-last in each section to ensure 30 min. preparation time.

Saturday

Prelim #1 [Draw Results @ 10:30 AM CT]:

Choose one of 3:

• How should the Democratic Party rebuild after the 2024 elections?
• Will increased voter turnout among young people reshape future U.S. elections?
• What lessons can Republicans take from their recent electoral success?

Prelim #2 [Draw Results @ 1:00 PM CT]:

Choose one of 3:

• Should the U.S. government invest more heavily in electric vehicle infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions?
• How can electric vehicle policies better address rural and underserved communities?
• Are subsidies for electric vehicles an effective tool in fighting climate change, or do they benefit the wealthy disproportionately?

Prelim #3 [Draw Results @ 3:15 PM CT]:

Choose one of 3:

• How will advancements in generative AI reshape creative industries?
• What are the implications of space tourism for the commercial space industry?
• Can the U.S. lead in quantum computing innovation?

Sunday

Prelim #4 [Draw Results @ 9:30 AM CT]:

Choose one of 3:

• What does the resurgence of vinyl records signal about consumer habits?
• How is the gig economy reshaping perceptions of career stability?
• What role do public libraries play in bridging the digital divide?

Finals [Draw Results @ 12:00 PM CT]:

Choose one of 3:

• What recent developments in gene editing hold the most promise for medicine?
• Can CRISPR technology address global food insecurity?
• What challenges remain in creating fusion-based energy systems?