Intelligence Squared US: About
Limited broadcast production, airs seasonally on WNYC
IQ2US is the program for listeners who crave a clear view of the big questions that divide Americans. Every episode brings together world thinkers, policy-makers, and journalists, in 2 on 2 debates, to argue the pros and cons of issues like health care, foreign policy, clean energy, and the war. Then listeners weigh in. Expect ear-catching, provocative radio that enlightens, entertains, and informs.
IQ2US is produced by the Intelligence Squared US Foundation in New York City and distributed by NPR.
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Debate: Should College Football Be Banned?
Monday, May 14 2012 06:01 PM
In recent years, college football programs have been hit by a series of scandals. And observers have long raised questions about the risks of head injuries. A panel of experts looks at the state of college football in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S.
Is The Internet Closing Our Minds Politically?
Monday, April 23 2012 04:41 PM
On the Internet, it's easy to find like-minded people and to frequent sites where you agree with the content. And algorithms are serving up more personalized search content. Are we running the risk of getting trapped in information bubbles? A panel of experts debates for Intelligence Squared U.S.
Does China Do Capitalism Better Than America?
Tuesday, March 20 2012 03:42 PM
As China experiments with its own form of state-run capitalism, the country has managed to maintain a strong economy while many Western countries are faltering. A team of experts faces off in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate on the motion, "China Does Capitalism Better Than America."
Is Obesity The Government's Business?
Monday, February 13 2012 05:18 PM
In the U.S., more than 78 million adults and 12 million children are obese, prompting some to argue that it's in the government's interest to combat the problem. But others say the government should stay away from people's personal habits. A group of experts takes on the topic in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S.
Should The U.N. Grant Palestine Full Membership?
Tuesday, January 17 2012 06:26 PM
In the Intelligence Squared U.S. debate held Jan. 10, four experts on the Middle East face off on the motion "The U.N. Should Admit Palestine As A Full Member State." Could this approach help resolve or exacerbate the long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine?
Would The World Be Better Off Without Religion?
Monday, November 21 2011 05:02 PM
A rabbi, a descendant of Charles Darwin, a philosopher and a scholar face off over religion in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
Should Congress Pass Obama's Jobs Bill In Pieces?
Monday, October 31 2011 06:09 PM
Supporters say if lawmakers do nothing, the U.S. economy may fall into another recession. But critics say the jobs package just recycles policies that have failed in the past. A group of experts argue the merits of the president's proposals in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
Do Too Many Kids Go To College?
Tuesday, October 18 2011 03:46 PM
Getting a college degree is often touted as a way to increase your income and your ability to compete in the job market. But are too many unprepared students being pushed into taking on large amounts of debt? A team of experts faces off in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
Do Grandma's Benefits Imperil Junior's Future?
Tuesday, October 11 2011 06:11 PM
The debate over entitlement programs has a generational component that can't be overlooked: Is helping seniors make ends meet only generating mountains of debt that will hamper future generations? A team of experts chewed over that topic in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
Are Men Finished?
Monday, September 26 2011 03:10 PM
Last year, women made up the majority of the U.S. workforce for the first time ever. There are more women earning college degrees than men. Are women taking over the position of power in society, or are things just balancing out after years of male domination? A panel of experts debates.
Is It Time To End The War On Terror?
Tuesday, September 13 2011 07:38 PM
Ten years after the Sept. 11 attacks and months after the death of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, is it time to move on? Or is it important to maintain the open-ended conflict? Experts take on the question in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
Does Freedom Of The Press Extend To State Secrets?
Monday, June 13 2011 04:12 PM
Does the public's right to know interfere with the government's ability to protect citizens? Four experts go head to head on the issue in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
Should U.S. Stop Taking The World's Huddled Masses?
Monday, May 09 2011 03:24 PM
The United States is often referred to as a nation built by immigrants. But in recent years, the debate over the country's immigration laws has reached a boiling point. Do immigrants help the economy? Or do they take jobs away from Americans? Four experts go head to head on the issue in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
Is It Time To Clip America's Global Wings?
Monday, April 11 2011 10:54 PM
As the United States grapples with a struggling economy and continuing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, some argue that it's time to scale back its role in the world. A team of experts discusses the pros and cons of this proposition in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
Can Clean Energy Drive The Economic Recovery?
Monday, March 14 2011 07:00 PM
President Obama and other leaders have called for investment in cleaner energy sources as a way to create jobs and spur U.S. economic recovery. But can it really work? A team of experts takes on the question in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.