Coaches Josh and Durkee talk about the NHSDLC topic for the upcoming Shanghai tournament. They discuss how to use a framework effectively and what arguments to look out for. Plus, Josh has an evidence packet on the topic. Get the evidence at contention1.com/evidence

Coaches Josh and Durkee share what they know about the recent changes to the Shanghai Regional Tournament. To sign up for the International Division email [email protected] Get the evidence for next weeks episode here.

Coach Durkee thinks he has a better case than Coach Josh, but it only uses 1 card. Join them as they talk about case writing and being con on the immigration topic. Get the One Card Case

Always helpful, Coaches Durkee and Josh bring in a special guest to help debaters improve their acting so they will be ready to perform at the Shanghai Regional in Duo Interpretation. Plus Josh invokes Godwin’s Law. Get the evidence for today’s episode here: Morality

Breaking news about the upcoming Shanghai Regional all debaters need to hear. With live reactions from Alina and Andy. Get more info here: Duo Interp

Tune in to hear a couple high skilled debate coaches debate brain drain. Get the evidence from this episode:

Coaches Josh and Durkee deliver their official NSDA Immigration Topic Overview and revisit the NHSDLC topic. Plus Durkee has a new top 10.

Coaches Durkee and Josh talk judges, the evolution of debate and other takeaways from the Stanford and Harvard Tournaments. Plus, you’ll never guess where Josh didn’t stay.

Coach Durkee introduces his own Dictum Debate: Don’t Bring Logos to a Pathos Fight. Hear a break down of one of the most influential speeches by Barack Obama. Plus, we answer some concerns from last week’s Dictum. Show notes: Radiolab Debatable: http://www.radiolab.org/story/debatable/ Big think article: http://bigthink.com/experts-corner/decisions-are-emotional-not-logical-the-neuroscience-behind-decision-making.amp Barack Obama’s 2004 speech: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjQ4ODMzMzczMg==.html?from=y1.7-1.2&spm=a2hzp.8244740.0.0

Live from the 1st Tournament of Champions in China, listen to this tournament recap featuring all of your favorite debaters and coaches.