Inside the Debate with John Donvan, Nayeema Raza, and Nick Gillespie
December 5, 2025
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as posted by the channelWhat does it take to moderate a debate? How do we keep conversations civil when the world feels so polarized? In celebration of our launch on Substack, moderator-in-chief John Donvan joins “Smart Girl Dumb Questions” host Nayeema Raza and Reason’s Nick Gillespie for a lively conversation on the craft of moderation and the art of asking questions that reveal rather than enrage. Featuring audience Q&A and behind-the-scenes insight, this episode offers a candid look at how meaningful dialogue is created today.
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John Donvan, Open to Debate's Moderator-in-Chief and Emmy award-winning journalist
Nayeema Raza, Journalist and Host of "Smart Girl Dumb Questions"
Nick Gillespie, Editor-at-Large at Reason
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