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R&D from Prepd: South Korean Politics

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On November 29, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the turmoil that is roiling South Korean politics.  President Park Geun-hye is under fire for allowing a close confidante to look at sensitive government materials and then allowing that confidante to funnel millions of dollars to a foundation.  Some of Park’s other aides also face criminal charges.  South Korea gives its president immunity, but there are growing calls for Park to step down and the United States worries that the political crisis could endanger the security of the Korean Peninsula.

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 28-December 4, 2016

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On November 28, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Do Americans need a tax cut or a tax increase?
2. Will Trump’s presidency be a major setback for global climate change efforts?
3. Do poor Black Friday sales signal weakness in the U.S. economy?
4. Should Democrats block Jeff Sessions confirmation as attorney general?
5. What role should President Obama play in national politics after he leaves the White House?
6. Should House Democrats ditch Nancy Pelosi?
7. Will the death of Fidel Castro make it easier for the U.S. to form closer relations with Cuba?
8. Would Mitt Romney be an effective Secretary of State?
9. Should President Obama pardon Hillary Clinton?
10. Will Jill Stein’s recount efforts delegitimize Donald Trump’s presidency?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 28-December 4, 2016

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On November 28, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Will Colombian voters approve a revised peace accord with the FARC?
2. How can the international community best curb violence against women in combat zones?
3. Would a cashless society bolster the Indian economy?
4. Should Park Geun-hye resign?
5. Did Iraq’s government err in legalizing Iranian-backed militias that are operating within its borders?
6. Do Turkey and the EU need each other?
7. Has China become the world’s defender of globalization?
8. What does the appointment of Qamar Javed Bajwa mean for the future of Pakistan’s defense policy?
9. Can Francis Fillon’s policies fix France’s economic ills?
10. What should the legacy of Fidel Castro be?

R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of November 14-20, 2016

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On November 18, 2016

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mpers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more.

Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of November 14-20, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: Italy’s Constitutional Referendum

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On November 17, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on Italy’s constitutional referendum, which will take place on December 4.  Italian voters will be asked whether to make changes to Italy’s constitution that would make the nation more unicameral.  The Italian Senate would see a weakening of its powers in the hopes of making Italy a more governable country.  Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has staked his political future on the referendum, but polls show that the “no” side is gaining.  Analysts fear that if the referendum fails that it could lead to an eventual breakup of the eurozone.

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R&D from Prepd: The Trump Transition

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On November 15, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the Donald Trump’s ongoing transition into the Oval Office.  Trump, who won last week’s presidential election, is currently seeking four thousand appointees to serve his administration.  He has already made some of the initial moves of a usual transition by naming Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus to be his chief of staff.

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 14-20, 2016

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On November 14, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Is the world winning its battle against famine?
2. How can Egypt reverse its economic fortunes?
3. Is a genocide taking place in South Sudan?
4. Will Australia be able to broker a refugee deal with the United States?
5. Should the world allow Assad to win the Syrian Civil War?
6. Is Duterte a foreign policy realist?
7. What does rising populism mean for the future of international institutions?
8. Is Italy going to be Europe’s next big headache?
9. If the Iran nuclear deal ends, what does that mean for the larger Middle East?
10. Should America’s European allies be worried about the outcome of the 2016 presidential election?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 14-20, 2016

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On November 14, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Why did Donald Trump win the 2016 presidential election?
2. Will the Electoral College be abolished before 2020?
3. Who is the Democratic frontrunner for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination?
4. Will U.S.-Russian relations improve during a Trump presidency?
5. Who should Donald Trump name to the U.S. Supreme Court?
6. What does Trump’s victory mean for President Obama’s legacy?
7. Are protests against the outcome of the 2016 presidential election counterproductive?
8. How might a Trump presidency affect the future of the Federal Reserve?
9. Will Trump build his wall?
10. Was Mike Pence instrumental in Trump’s electoral success?

Q&A With Ian Panchevre, The Founder of Prepd

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On November 11, 2016

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l_2If you’re a regular reader of Extemp Central, chances are you’re familiar with Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). The startup that has built popular apps for Extemp and Congress recently launched Generation 3, a brand new version of its debate technology. I caught up with Ian Panchevre, the founder of Prepd. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.

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R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of November 7-13, 2016

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On November 11, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of November 7-13, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: The 2016 Presidential Election Outcome

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On November 10, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the outcome of the 2016 presidential election.  Real estate mogul Donald Trump shocked the world on Wednesday morning, capturing Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and winning the White House over Democratic challenger Hillary Clinton.  Polls showed that Clinton had the edge going into election day, but Trump’s message resonated in the Rust Belt and Clinton was unable to replicate President Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 voting coalitions.  However, Democrats appear to have won the popular vote for the fourth time in the last five presidential elections (although they have only won two of them due to the Electoral College).

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R&D from Prepd: Francois Hollande’s Unpopularity

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On November 8, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on French President Francois Hollande’s unpopularity.  Hollande boasts some of the worst approval ratings in the world at the moment, with only 4% of the French public agreeing with his actions.  It is unlikely that Hollande will be re-elected next year or even nominated for another term by the Socialist Party, especially after Hollande criticized the French soccer team, insulted his own ministers, and admitted to ordering targeted killings in a recent book.

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of November 7-13, 2016

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On November 7, 2016

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HOTtopics1. What was the most shocking outcome of the 2016 elections?
2. What lessons should the Republican Party learn from the 2016 elections?
3. What lessons should the Democratic Party learn from the 2016 elections?
4. Are the ongoing Clinton investigations doing significant damage to the FBI’s reputation?
5. How can the NFL fix declining ratings?
6. Should “citizens observers” be allowed near polling precincts?
7. What should the U.S. do about Venezuela’s growing political and economic problems?
8. Should the U.S. abolish daylight savings time?
9. Are U.S. schools doing enough to stop teen suicide?
10. How many tax incentives should exist for charitable giving?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 7-13, 2016

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On November 7, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Can the Catholic Church resolve Venezuela’s political problems?
2. Is democracy dying in Nicaragua?
3. Does Australia treat refugees too harshly?
4. Why are Francois Hollande’s approval ratings so dismal?
5. Is it just a matter of time before Cyprus is reunified?
6. Will economic problems lead to a popular revolt against Abdel Fattah al-Sisi?
7. Is the Nigerian government violating human rights in its campaign against Boko Haram?
8. Has the British High Court killed Brexit?
9. Is it just a matter of time before Park Geun-hye is forced to step down?
10. Are fears of Russia trying to disrupt Western elections overstated?

R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of October 31-November 6, 2016

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On November 4, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of October 31-November 6, 2016.

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