Open to Debate

“Open to Debate” is the original, debate-driven media platform where the intellectually curious and open-minded can engage with people who hold opposing views on complex, nuanced issues.

By harnessing the power of balanced and constructive debate, we help our audiences open their minds to new ideas, evolve their understanding of the world and become stronger critical thinkers.

“Open to Debate” helps people make sense of the world they live in and the issues that impact their lives. We have built a dynamic, innovative platform where people with conflicting views can engage respectfully with each other, evolve their understanding of the world and make well-informed decisions.

We are curious by nature, provocative by design and always… “Open to Debate.”

Our values

Our values are the essential principles that drive and motivate us, setting the stage for how we treat our debaters and each other. Whether we’re hiring new employees, creating new products or setting new policies, it’s important that we remain true to our core brand values:

• Curiosity: We are inspired every day to learn new things, moving beyond tired talking points as we search for answers to serious issues and deep questions.
• Fairness: We are a contempt-free zone, treating each other with respect and consideration.
• Collaboration: We know that the only way to address the world’s most important issues is for people of all backgrounds, beliefs and biases to work collaboratively as a team.
• Critical-Thinking: We believe that debate provides the best framework for analyzing information clearly and rationally while putting aside prior assumptions and judgments.
• Making a Difference: We view debate not as a win/ lose contest but as a balanced, constructive way of helping people make well-informed decisions for a better, fairer world.