Cross Examined Life
Improving the Way We Disagree
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 65
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2022
044 - Is the Electoral College Still Important for the U.S.?
David defends: The U.S. electoral college should be eliminated.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Don’t reveal where you come down on a political or religious issue, if your position on that issue is not…
Sun 24 Mar 2019
043 - Is Capitalism Harmful to Society?
Heather defends: Capitalism is harmful to society.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Use phrases that your conversation partner uses, instead of your own, to focus on the underlying idea, rather than get …
Sun 17 Mar 2019
042 - Must Airlines Permit Emotional Support Animals to Fly?
Stephanie and Antony debate this question.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Pause at times to take stock of where both sides are in the disagreement, note common ground, and then identify areas of sharpe…
Sat 19 Jan 2019
041 - Should the Govt Screen our Kid’s Mental Health?
Ryan defends: The Govt Should Screen our Kids' Mental Health Each Year.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Repeat the other person’s explanation in your own words. This not ensures that you’re beginning fr…
Mon 14 Jan 2019
040 - Should Abortion Define How Christians Vote?
Colleen defends: Christians should be willing to vote for pro-choice candidates.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Just because something is described as "semantics", don't write it off as not worth discu…
Sat 08 Dec 2018
039 - Caravan or Caminata - Should We Limit Asylum Claims?
The 4,000 individuals walking to the US through Mexico have the right to apply for Asylum and have their claims fairly considered – on the basis of due process.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. In presen…
Sat 10 Nov 2018
038 - Should All Billboards Be Eliminated?
Dan defends: All Billboards Should Be Eliminated
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Sun 28 Oct 2018
037 - Can Human Rights Exist?
Rob defends: Many human rights do not exist.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Clarify definitions of uncommon words or foundational terms at the beginning of your argument.
2. Don’t take laws or Supreme…
Sat 20 Oct 2018
036 - Should Bike Helmets Be Required?
Felicity defends: Bike Helmets Should Be Required by Law.
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Sat 13 Oct 2018
035 - Behind the Scenes with Chris Tatem
Chris Tatem is interviewed by Jeshua from the Joshua D. Noel podcast. In this interview, Chris shares his thoughts on life and his motivations for creating Cross Examined Life.
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Sun 30 Sep 2018
034 - [DEBATE] Should Everyone Have Access to Plans for 3D Printed Guns?
Gail & Jeremy debate whether 3D printed guns should be available online to anyone.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Don’t be afraid to verify that you heard the other side correctly.
2. Use series of q…
Sun 23 Sep 2018
033 - Should Players Be Permitted to Kneel During the National Anthem?
Michael defends: Players should be permitted to kneel during the national anthem.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. Provide facts that might support your opposition – since good arguments is not about a g…
Sat 25 Aug 2018
032 - Should Big Travelers Buy a 2nd Seat on an Plane?
Katie defends: Big travelers should buy 2 seats on a plane.
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Sat 18 Aug 2018
031 - Should Hate Speech be Legal?
Bunmi defends: Hate speech should be illegal.
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Sat 11 Aug 2018
030 - Does Identifying as Transgendered Promote Stereotypes?
Rob defends: Transgenderism Perpetuates Gender Stereotypes and Ignores Scientific Definitions.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. If you're asked a confusing question, ask that it be rephrased!
2. Acknowled…
Tue 24 Jul 2018
029 - Should Free Speech on the Web Be Absolute?
Jessica Defends: Interactive Services and Companies that help to facilitate online sex trafficking should not be protected by the 1 Amendment right to freedom of speech.
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Sat 17 Feb 2018
028 - Is Provocative Language Helpful in Conversation?
Dylan defends: Provocative language is helpful in conversation.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. When your conversation partner says something you disagree with or find insulting, try to table that issue…
Sun 04 Feb 2018
027 - Will Tighter Gun Control Make America Safer?
Bob defends: Limiting America's access to firearms will not make America safer.
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Wed 08 Nov 2017
026 - Is It Ok to Charge More for Water When Its in Short Supply?
Kwesi defends: In the wake of natural disasters (including hurricanes), companies should not inflate their prices on essentials, like water, gas and food.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY TIPS
1. If you find your…
Mon 25 Sep 2017
025 - Is it Time That Confederate Monuments Came Down?
Dave defends: Confederate Monuments Should Remain Standing.
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Thu 24 Aug 2017
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