Here's our latest episode. Why are debate motions so bad?
I used to have a very strong view on this, but recently I've changed it - it's not the motions that are bad, it's the way they are used.
A very thoughtful writer from the 1940s explains what she thinks is wrong with education in a very well written essay - which can be a path toward making debate relevant again!
have a listen, and comments are always welcome here, at the show link, or by email: inthebinpodcast@gmail.com
A bit of a grab bag of stuff here. Enjoy!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IjD2sTr7o3lGImoxSCrhN?si=UjBBd1LMQE-vTCXuVBjuEw
What was particularly interesting about Senator Booker's 25 hour speech?
Was there anything rhetorically worthwhile about the speech? Why did he give it?
What should he have done differently?
These questions and more, in this episode of In the Bin!
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The "argument" I encounter all the time from so-called debate "coaches" is that I hate debate.
I do! And it's because of this ridiculous statement. In this episode I explain why I hate debate by reviewing the history of the debate tournament in the United States and how it has become anti-intellectual and a bankrupt pedagogy.
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/inthebin/episodes/Steve-Llano-Hates-Debate-e31g8s1
Your thoughts welcome, unless you are going to tell me you think I hate debate. Well, even then please send a note or make a comment!
inthebinpodcast@gmail.com
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/inthebin/episodes/Is-Public-Forum-Debate-a-Format-e31c2n2
The latest In the Bin!
Is public form debate a format? Let's examine it.
I also engage with legendary debate coach Jackie Massey's post on Linked In calling for a global public forum championship.
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