Invitational A Extemp Topics

Informative Speaking Prelims

1. Why was South Korea recently under martial law?

2. How did women’s sports change in 2024?

3. What issues will the 89th session of the Texas Legislature address?

4. How is U.S. immigration policy likely to change?

5. Why has the issue of U.S. foreign trade tariffs become a controversial topic?

6. What factors contributed to the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad?

7. Luigi Mangione: Why did so many on social media support his alleged actions against the CEO of

United Healthcare?

8. Why is California so susceptible to catastrophic weather events?

9. What Asian regions are currently witnessing an exodus of climate refugees?

10. Why do school shootings continue to occur in the United States?

11. What is the current situation of H5 bird flu?

12. What can future U.S. presidents learn from the late president Jimmy Carter’s foreign diplomacy?

13. What has contributed to the popularity of El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele?

14. New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year’s Day: What do we know?

15. Why is Donald Trump threatening to acquire Greenland?

16. What will be the consequences of blocking the sale of U.S. Steel to Japan?

17. What are the striking long-term effects of the Covid 19 pandemic being witnessed in public schools?

18. Why do some U.S. lawmakers view TikTok as a national security threat?

19. What are the long-term objectives of SpaceX?

20. What regions of the world are the more seriously affected by climate change?

 

Informative Speaking Finals

1. What has Germany uncovered about the Christmas market attack?

2. How will Donald Trump’s foreign policy leadership differ from Joe Biden’s?

3. What have we learned about East Coast “mystery drone” sightings?

4. What is the prospect of peace in Gaza?

5. What steps are leaders of major U.S cities taking to combat the use of illegal fentanyl?

6. How has lingering instability in Haiti affected conditions in the neighboring Dominican Republic?

7. What has contributed to an increase in homelessness in major U.S. cities?

8. Why is North Korea supporting Russia’s position in the Ukraine conflict?

9. How will former president Jimmy Carter be remembered?

10. How will the current situation in Syria shape the entire Middle East?

11. What would be the impact of dissolving the U.S. Department of Education?

12. What sub-Saharan African nations have benefited from International Monetary Fund relief?

13. What is the United Nations doing to promote international women’s rights?

14. Why did Disney agree to a settlement in the defamation lawsuit against ABC brought by Donald

Trump?

15. What will Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy target for budget cuts as they lead the Department of

Government Efficiency?

16. What will be the impact on the U.S. economy if the Trump administration carries out promised mass

deportations?

17. What regions in Texas are experiencing the highest levels of population growth?

18. What’s in store for Canada in the aftermath of Prime Minister Trudeau’s resignation?

19. What are the details of the recent devastating Los Angeles County wildfires?

20. Why is Sudan currently one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises?

 

Persuasive Speaking Prelims

1. Will an increase in deportations of foreign workers lead to more job opportunities for U.S. citizens and

people who reside in the country legally?

2. Does consumption of alcohol increase the risk of developing cancer?

3. As the U.S. president, can Donald Trump end birthright citizenship?

4. Is there bipartisan support for limiting presidential pardon powers?

5. Should daylight savings time or standard time be made permanent?

6. Will Disney’s agreement to settle the defamation lawsuit Donald Trump brought against ABC News

hurt or help journalists in the long run?

7. Should obesity be treated with diet or drugs?

8. What steps must the Democratic Party take to rebuild itself following the strong electoral rebuke this

fall?

9. Is the anger Americans feel toward health insurance corporations justified?

10. Will Donald Trump be able to solve the challenges of keeping his campaign promise of mass

deportation?

11. Is the four-day week for schools improving education?

12. Will cancelling the requirement for regular vehicle inspections result in problems for Texas?

13. Should the federal government impose further restrictions on private use of aerial drones?

14. Should the U.S. extend diplomatic recognition to the new government of Syria?

15. Is there disorder in the Chinese military?

16. Will fallout from the resignation of Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau be impactful?

17. Should the federal government outlaw the use of 3-D printed “ghost guns”?

18. Will Governor Abbott accomplish his agenda this legislative session?

19. Under new leadership, will Indonesia build a closer relationship with China or the United States?

20. Can the nations of the world free themselves from the grip of coal as a fuel source?

Persuasive Speaking Finals

1. Can French leaders prevent the collapse of their government?

2. Was Jimmy Carter on the cutting edge of addressing climate change during his presidency?

3. Do Texas residents have confidence in the state’s power grid?

4. Following Justin Trudeau’s resignation, will Canada’s Conservative Party return to power?

5. In retrospect, does President Biden regret withdrawing from the 2024 election campaign?

6. Are U.S. arms sales to Taiwan justified?

7. Does the U.S. Senate filibuster serve a useful purpose?

8. Should the public be concerned about the safety of air travel?

9. Are current trends in U.S. public schools challenging the principles of separation of church and state?

10. Is climate change having a significant impact on South American’s agriculture sector?

11. Is artificial intelligence technology making huge contributions to the entertainment industry?

12. Is India rapidly becoming one of the more economically dominant nations in Asia?

13. Will Ghana’s new president be able to fulfill voter expectations?

14. Are major political divisions developing in the Texas state legislature?

15. Are major European countries concerned about the U.S. commitment to NATO?

16. Are the views of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on health care based on science?

17. Is a balance of power shift being witnessed in the Middle East?

18. Does the United States enjoy economic gains from contributions of H-1B immigrants?

19. Will Donald Trump make good on his campaign pledge to enact import tariffs?

20. Is South Korea in the midst of formidable political turmoil?