Is This America’s Golden Age? A Debate.

This podcast episode features a Munk Debate centered on the resolution: "This is America's Golden Age." The debate includes opening statements, rebuttals, and moderated discussions among four participants: Kevin Roberts and Kellyanne Conway, arguing in favor of the motion, and Ezra Klein and Ben Rhodes, arguing against it. The debaters discuss various aspects of American society, including economic performance, trade policies, international relations, and social issues, with contrasting viewpoints on whether the current state of America constitutes a golden age. The debate concludes with closing statements and a final audience vote, revealing a slight shift in opinion but ultimately maintaining a majority against the resolution.