We provide free resources to coaches and competitors in the extemp community. This includes weekly practice questions, topic analyses, novice guides and strategy pieces, a national points race, extemp seminars, podcast episodes, and more!
Latest Articles
- Weekly Questions: May 13-May 20Happy practicing! DX: IX: hypothetical: The worm in Robert F. Kennedy’s brain returns and takes him out, leaving only two contenders in the 2024 election. Who benefits more: Biden or Trump?
- Weekly Questions: May 6th-13thHappy practicing!
- Weekly Questions: April 29 – May 6Happy practicing! DX: IX: hypothetical: In a surprising move, President Biden (while a little bit high) fully legalizes marijuana across the US. What does this mean for his 2024 election chances?
Quick Resources
Weekly Questions: April 3rd – April 9th
USX Weekly Questions
- Should Trump be prosecuted over hush money payments to Stormy Daniels?
- Will the recent shooting in Nashville create legislative change on gun safety?
- Will Kamala Harris’s recent visit to Africa help America form meaningful relationships on the continent?
- Should developers heed Elon Musk’s call and temporarily pause development of advanced AI systems?
- How should the federal government respond to alleged union busting at Starbucks?
IX Weekly Questions
- Can grassroots protests save Israeli democracy?
- What would be the implications of a Russian victory in Bakhmut?
- Will Tsai Ing-wen come to regret her decision to meet Kevin McCarthy?
- What policies, if any, could have prevented a deadly fire at a Mexican detention center?
- Should the ICJ find Vanuatu’s climate justice lawsuit successful?
National Points Race
You can read the season breakdown here. Check out the current podium standings! (Updated after Cal Invitational)
| Place | Name | Points |
| 1st | McKinley Paltzik, Phoenix Country Day (AZ) | 10000 |
| 2nd | Sruti Peddi, BASIS Scottsdale (AZ) | 6200 |
| 3rd | Theodore Gerken, College Prep (CA) | 6025 |
Are you a podcast junkie? We have a podcast as well, with our latest episodes linked down below!
Studying Some Not-So-Sub-Par-Substructure | Substructure Explained! – The Extemper's Bible
In this episode, Vasu dives deep into a topic that is extremely pivotal to converting mediocre speeches to those on the national circuit. With the help of the man, the myrh, the legend, James Gao’s knowledge, we’ll dive deep into advanced substructure!