The Power of Debate: Fostering Civic Capacity and Tackling the Fentanyl Epidemic with James Fishback

In this engaging episode of "The Vivek Show," host Vivek Ramaswamy and guest James Fishback, investor at Greenlight Capital and founder of the nonprofit organization Incubate Debate, discuss the power of high school debate in fostering civic capacity and addressing critical issues like the fentanyl crisis. They cover topics such as the Federal Reserve, the impact of AI on education, and the rise of tribalism in politics. Fishback shares his experiences in founding Incubate Debate, which aims to break financial barriers and provide opportunities for young Americans to engage in open dialogue, and highlights the urgency of combating the deadly fentanyl epidemic.

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James Fishback founded Incubate Debate in 2019, a non-profit organization aimed at making debate accessible to students of all socioeconomic backgrounds and political beliefs. Incubate has welcomed thousands of students from all over Florida to its tournaments, workshops, and camps, all at no cost. The organization's proprietary debate formats make it easy to learn and hard to master, requiring dedication and a willingness to continually strive for improvement. James Fishback, born and raised in Davie, FL, started Incubate Debate after serving as a volunteer debate coach and competing in high school debate.

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Time-codes:

00:00 - Vivek Ramaswamy's introduction and background

00:14 - The difference between capitalism and democracy voting systems

00:35 - Introducing James Fishback and his background

00:08:21 - Conversation with David Einhorn on the Federal Reserve

00:09:20 - Debate coaching during COVID

00:11:52 - Hosting free debate tournaments with Incubate Debate

00:16:14 - The impact of debate on civic culture

00:17:22 - The rise of tribalism in politics

00:18:11 - Changes in high school debate

00:20:55 - Loss of free speech in high school settings

00:23:46 - The first in-person debate tournament in Glades County

00:24:31 - Biased debate topics

00:26:41 - The Trojan horse model of the illiberal left

00:29:18 - Navigating biased debate topics

00:30:57 - Racial equity as a tiebreaker in debates

00:31:41 - The concept of "tyranny of merit"

00:33:18 - Alternative approaches for underserved students

00:36:55 - Addressing the extracurricular gap

00:37:43 - Minds changing during debates

00:39:50 - The Florida parental rights bill

00:41:53 - Upcoming debate topic: AI and education

00:42:49 - Reforming the Federal Reserve

00:46:33 - Micromanaging inflation targets

00:51:45 - The importance of civic capacity

00:52:31 - Launch of "Not Even Once" School Assembly Series