Policy Debate Central

Policy Debate Central Team

Welcome to Policy Debate Central's podcast show! Prepare for episodes featuring topic experts, high school debate alumni, debate legends, and many more.  

Episodes

  1. JUL 30

    Topic Knowledge Episode 3: Interview with Mathieu Boulegue

    Join us on today's episode of the Topic Knowledge series to hear from Mathieu Boulegue, an Arctic policy expert who works with organizations like Chatham House and the Center for European Policy Analysis.

    53 min

  2. APR 30

    Policy Pointers Episode 4: College Debate Exit Interviews

    On Episode 4, we talk to three graduating college debaters: Graham Revare, Margaret Hecht, and Akash Deo. Topics covered include the transition from high school to college, biggest tips for improving tournament to tournament, and some fond memories of college debate.

    52 min

  3. APR 12

    Policy Pointers Episode 3: Post-Season Prep

    Join Kevin, Devin, Mahi, and Raleigh as they discuss how to prepare for the TOC.

    55 min

  4. MAR 19

    Debate Legends Episode 2: Interview with Daryl Burch

    On our second episode of the Debate Legends series, we interview Daryl Burch, the Director of Debate at McDonogh. In addition to coaching two TOC champs, he is known as one of the pivotal figures in the emergence of performance debate and coached at the University of Louisville during the Louisville Project. Tune in to hear more stories from his time in debate!

    36 min

  5. 09/11/2024

    Policy Pointers Episode 2: Tips for Preparing for the Season

    On the second episode of the Policy Pointers series, we talk to Kevin Lai, Devin Lai, and Mahi Shah on their tips and tricks for preparing for the season opener.

    58 min

  6. 08/03/2024

    Debate Legends Episode 1: Interview with Dr. Ralph Wesley, 1963-67 Kentucky Debater

    Join us on our debut episode of the Debate Legends series! We interview Dr. Ralph Wesley, a debater from the University of Kentucky from 1963-1967.  Dr. Wesley highlights how the Soviet Union's Sputnik started his career and how counterplans changed the game of debate, among many other great stories.

    30 min

  7. 06/27/2024

    Topic Knowledge Episode 2: Preparing for the IP Topic with Truf

    On our second episode of the Topic Knowledge series, we chat with Dartmouth coach Anthony Trufanov about his takes on the IP topic and his tips for preparing for the season.

    58 min

  8. 06/16/2024

    Topic Knowledge Episode 1: Interview with Wayne Tang, IP Lawyer and Debate Coach

    On today's debut episode of the PDC podcast series Topic Knowledge, we're interviewing practicing IP attorney and Northside debate coach Wayne Tang to hear his thoughts on the topic.

    1h 8m

  9. 06/07/2024

    Policy Pointers Episode 1: Using Policy Debate in College Admissions

    Welcome to our first episode of Policy Pointers! Today's episode features members of the policy debate Class of 2024 discussing their tips and tricks to using debate in college admissions.

    54 min
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Welcome to Policy Debate Central's podcast show! Prepare for episodes featuring topic experts, high school debate alumni, debate legends, and many more.  

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  • Creator
    Policy Debate Central Team
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Policy Debate Central
  • Show Website
    Policy Debate Central