The DPU Debate Series

During the 2024-2025 academic year, The Dartmouth Political Union will host The DPU Debate Series: Critical Discourse in the Age of Disagreement. This year-long expert debate series will tackle the nation’s most contentious political debates through dialogue between guest speakers from a variety of political perspectives, bringing marquee experts and practitioners from relevant backgrounds and industries.

The DPU Debate Series Events

The Future of U.S. Education Policy: Miguel Cardona & Margaret Spellings

The Future of U.S. Education Policy: Miguel Cardona & Margaret Spellings

October 19, 2026
Main Event 5:00PM, Cook Auditorium
Constitutional Norms Under President Trump: A Conversation with Mehdi Hasan and Michael Knowles

Constitutional Norms Under President Trump: A Conversation with Mehdi Hasan and Michael Knowles

May 5, 2026
Main Event 7:00PM, Cook Auditorium
The Future of the Democratic Party: Jen O'Malley Dillon v. Maya Handa

The Future of the Democratic Party: Jen O'Malley Dillon v. Maya Handa

April 9, 2026
Main Event 7:00PM, Filene Auditorium
The Future of the GOP: Ana Navarro v. Scott Jennings

The Future of the GOP: Ana Navarro v. Scott Jennings

February 3, 2026
Main Event 6:30PM, Filene Auditorium
Watch Recording
Abortion: An Expert Debate

Abortion: An Expert Debate

May 22, 2025
Main Event 7:30PM, Filene Auditorium
Watch Recording
The Merits of DEI: An Expert Debate on Diversity Policies

The Merits of DEI: An Expert Debate on Diversity Policies

February 26, 2025
Main Event 7:00 PM, Filene Auditorium
Watch Recording
Democratic Socialism and Capitalism: An Expert Debate on Political Philosophies

Democratic Socialism and Capitalism: An Expert Debate on Political Philosophies

January 16, 2025
Main Event 7:00 PM, Filene Auditorium
Watch Recording
The Press & the 2024 Election: An Expert Debate on the Press

The Press & the 2024 Election: An Expert Debate on the Press

October 10, 2024
Main Event 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Filene Auditorium
Watch Recording