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!
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- Weekly Questions: May 16th – May 22ndHappy practicing!
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Quick Resources
Weekly Questions: May 9th – May 15th
USX Weekly Questions
- Will monetary policy changes be enough to lower the price of homes in the US?
- How should pro-choice activists respond to the impending reversal of Roe v. Wade?
- Does the impending reversal of Roe v. Wade open the door for future policy changes on contraception and same-sex marriage?
- What does JD Vance’s victory in the Ohio Senate primary signal about Republicans’ electoral strategy this fall?
- Should the Biden administration implement a ban on menthol cigarettes?
IX Weekly Questions
- Will Bongbong Marcos be a good leader for the Philippines?
- Was the Mexican legislature right to have rejected AMLO’s electricity reforms?
- How effective will the G7’s commitment to stop buying Russian oil be?
- Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, has the prospect of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan become more or less likely?
- Would a “European Political Community” be a suitable alternative to formal membership into the EU for Ukraine?
National Points Race
current podium standings (last updated after Harvard and Cal)
| Place | Name |
|---|---|
| 1st | Daniel Kind (6450 points) |
| 2nd | Marc Zavarro (3100 points) |
| 3rd | Cameron Roberts (2175 points) |
Are you a podcast junkie? We have a podcast as well, with our latest episodes linked down below!
Russia Sucks and Here’s Why | The Global Toll of War – The Extemper's Bible
In a special spin-off episode of our news series, Kevin delves into the Russo-Ukrainian war just in time for you to absorb the info before TOCs. Take notes, simply memorize, whatever. Just don't use any of this if you hit Kevin or Chirag in a room.