Open to Debate
Civic and Social OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates, now operating as Open to Debate, is a non-profit, non-partisan civic organization based in New York City. It curates and distributes balanced, intelligent debate across radio, podcast, online, television, and digital video formats to promote critical thinking, factual discourse, and civility in public conversation. The organization aims to broaden intellectual and viewpoint diversity by encouraging respect for opposing opinions and by presenting conversations on major contemporary issues. Open to Debate serves audiences seeking thoughtful engagement and analytical discussion, and it collaborates with partners and institutions to produce high-level debates on timely topics. The group is part of the broader civic and social organizations sector and has publicly engaged in partnerships with institutions such as Arizona State University and the Council on Foreign Relations, signaling its role as a forum for scholarly and policy-relevant dialogue. The organization operates from New York, and it has publicly announced recognition in the media environment for its podcast program.