In this video I do a deep dive on each of the 10 potential resolutions that might be debated during the 2025-2026 season in Lincoln Douglas debate. Lincoln Douglas Debate 2025-2026 potential topic options: September/October A) In the United States criminal justice system, plea bargaining is just. B) In the United States, the use of Artificial Intelligence technology in the criminal justice system is immoral. November/December A) The United States ought to prioritize green growth over degrowth. B) The United States ought to rewild substantial tracts of land. January/February A) The possession of nuclear weapons is immoral. B) On balance, geoengineering is moral. March/April A) The use of economic sanctions by the United States is immoral. B) The United States military ought to abide by the principle of non-intervention. Nationals A) Wealthy countries have a moral obligation to provide development assistance to other countries. B) Democracies ought to prioritize the protection of civil liberties over national security. Check out my slides for this video here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1J0Ioks6aQdfcXhsdCR5j9wCi5CxyTJ83dkg58AQvqLA/edit?usp=sharing Check out my prep notes for this video, which contains even more thoughts + links to my favorite articles that I have found thus far on each topic here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18fnRv2yzmhoaOKbNnQMtbhJZPOo8KTr1ksZ74YW6-pQ/edit?usp=sharing
 Impromptu Prep in World Schools Debate: Strategies, Roles, and Time Management Speaking & DeliveryJett Smith This video covers the fundamentals and advanced techniques for Impromptu Motions in World Schools Debate. The video covers: What Impromptu Debates Are The Rules of Impromptu Motions Preparing for Impromptu Motions Mastering the 1 Hour of Impromptu Prep What to do During Impromptu Debates Strategies and Drills for Impromptu Motions Final Tips & Suggestions Link to the slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xBxbpQODMLeTw0acmXc0_kVI7zWVWF9Dqp20JokkvP8/edit?usp=sharing Check out my other videos on world schools debate: Framing and Analyzing Motions in World Schools Debate Part 1 : https://youtu.be/APkTbhRmb88 Framing and Analyzing Motions in World Schools Debate Part 2: https://youtu.be/4iUmlWNYOek The 1st Speaker in World Schools: The Recipe for Success https://youtu.be/T-Yz0aSwrkw The 2nd Speaker in World Schools: The Guidelines for Greatness https://youtu.be/mMgJksiReok The 3rd Speaker in World Schools: Crafting Convincing Crystallization https://youtu.be/F6Y0RviJqJM The Reply Speaker in World Schools: Writing the Rationale for Victory https://youtu.be/xq-871tGcfE Points of Information in World Schools Debate: https://youtu.be/zAd4UE5ALZM | Jun 27, 2026 | 0.1k |
 Part 2 - Framing & Interpreting Motions in World Schools Debate Speaking & DeliveryJett Smith This video will teach you the advanced techniques of framing, interpreting, and analyzing motions in World Schools Debate. Topics covered include: "This House Would" Motions "This House, as [Actor], Would" Motions "This House Believes" Motions "This House Supports" Motions "This House Regrets" Motions "This House Prefers" Motions Final Thoughts Here are the slides for this video presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1E8vBFPTm8Lg6okkuD_d068wgcNL6nIimoJXIYic6Wbw/edit?usp=sharing Check out my videos on how to do each of the speeches in world schools debate: Framing and Analyzing Motions in World Schools Debate: https://youtu.be/APkTbhRmb88 The 1st Speaker in World Schools: The Recipe for Success https://youtu.be/T-Yz0aSwrkw The 2nd Speaker in World Schools: The Guidelines for Greatness https://youtu.be/mMgJksiReok The 3rd Speaker in World Schools: Crafting Convincing Crystallization https://youtu.be/F6Y0RviJqJM The Reply Speaker in World Schools: Writing the Rationale for Victory https://youtu.be/xq-871tGcfE Points of Information in World Schools Debate: https://youtu.be/zAd4UE5ALZM | May 27, 2026 | 0.4k |
