In this episode, Isabella Matamoros, a first-year student at the University of Georgia, sits down with some of NHI's recent Great Debate participants.

In the first segment, Isa interviews Emma Wulff to discuss her experience as an Oratory finalist at the 2025 Northeast Great Debate at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania. In the second segment, Isa talks with Andrew Mefrige, Jacob Suarez, and Sophia Tabuenca, participants of the 2025 Texas Great Debate hosted by Austin College in Sherman, Texas.

Our participants got to share their first-hand experiences, their new-found strengths, and what they look forward to in 2026.

Host & audio editing: Isabella Matamoros, Podcast art: Diego Garcia, Music: Zaiden Worley

To learn more about the Great Debates, visit: www.nationalhispanicinstitute.org/great-debate