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Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
Freedom of speech and open debate are under assault in America–from both the left and the right. But there is reason to hope for the future. “Defending Debate” follows an upstart high school debate league, where the best of the best converge for a national tournament where no topic or stance is off limits, no matter how controversial. If America is to have a future that resembles our idealistic roots, a new generation needs to be infused with a non-negotiable commitment to free expression. These kids are the worst nightmare of any would-be tyrants seeking to control what the country can say or think.
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Kennedy

The Punk Rock Libertarian
Kennedy is an American political commentator, broadcaster, and author known for her irreverent voice and independent perspective. She first gained fame as an MTV VJ in the 1990s before transitioning into political media. She later hosted the nightly show Kennedy on Fox Business Network... Read More →
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Tim Silfies

Head of Programming & Content Development, Emergent Order Foundation
Tim is currently the Head of Programming and Content Development at Emergent Order Foundation. He provides creative direction on all of EO’s original films and series and is the director of Defending Debate. Previously, he spent over a decade navigating the Wild West of cable news... Read More →
Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

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