August 13, 2026
What Age Should My Child Start Debating?
Written by: Mahek Acharya It’s one of the most common questions parents ask when they first hear about competitive debate: is my child too young, or am I already too late? The answer is that there isn’t a single perfect age. But there is a clear window where debate does the most good, and understanding…
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August 13, 2026
How to Actually Use AI in Debate
Written by: Katherine Xue It’s no surprise that along with the rest of the world, AI has drastically changed the debate circuit as well. Today, a debater can generate a case in the time it took to find a single card, which is why we decided to explore that shift with team captains Veer and…
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July 24, 2026
What AI Can’t Teach You About Debate
Written by: Mahek Acharya AI is everywhere now. You can ask it to write a speech, find evidence, summarize a 40-page study, and spit out a rebuttal in seconds. It’s fast and convenient, yet not perfect. This leads to what a lot of people are missing: being able to generate an argument is not the…
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July 6, 2026
50 Public Speaking Topics for Beginners (Easiest to Hardest)
Written By Katherine Xue Potomac Debate Academy teaches speech and debate for a reason, and today, we’re putting the spotlight on the speech side of things. Below, you’ll find topics from easiest to hardest designed to meet you wherever you are, whether you’re a novice or varsity speaker. Let’s go! Easy: Prompted Topics These are…
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July 6, 2026
50 Mock Debate Topics for Beginners (Easiest to Hardest)
Written By Katherine Xue Oftentimes, the hardest part about participating in a debate — whether formal or casual — is finding a topic to debate about. Luckily, we’ve got you covered! We’ve compiled a list of 50 mock debate topics below, ranked from easiest to hardest. Whether you’re an elementary school student, a first-time debater,…
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