NSDA Nationals 2018 - Public Forum Debate Final Round

Mission San Jose's Devesh Kodnani and Ishan Maunder win the National Tournament on a 9-6 decision over Flanagan's Eden Medina and Christian Sheerer.

The resolution is "Resolved: On balance, the benefits of United States participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement outweigh the consequences."

[bxmboo]

first speaker: 4:03 (neg)
first speaker: 11:26 (aff)
second speaker: 21:24 (neg)
second speaker: 29:56 (aff)
first speaker (2nd speech): 39:17 (neg)
first speaker (2nd speech): 44:45 (aff)
second speaker (2nd speech): 50:47 (neg)

[peboi]

Speech and Debate is honestly so fun. You can bash your opponents as much as you want inside the room, but outside you can be the nicest person ever

[stina]

I love how the speakers tone in their voice change when they begin speaking normally versus during their constructive speech

[ronaldqiao]

this has become a bible for public forum debaters

[tiffanyli]

speech: talking
debate: passive aggressive talking

[kyro]

“for the last time” made me really sad

[SimulationSeries]

Debate and Speech are hands down one of the most important and underrepresented classes for young students to take around the world. More adults should also practice these skills to train multi-variability, nuance, and the art of having outstanding conversations to progress society. Thank you for this share! :)

[monique_c]

I got to watch this live and it was just as good watching it again. I've talked about this round non-stop to my team and I'm excited they can watch it now!

[benjaminspeaks]

Speaker thanks everyone nicely.
Then proceeds to try to trash opponents.

[harishkrishnan]

When I first joined my school's debate club 1.5 years ago they showed this video to us on our first practice. Coming back to this debate as now a varsity debater in my club has given me a new level of appreciation for this debate.

[saurishs]

Who's heart drops everytime someone speaks over their opponent in crossfire?

[mayas]

when you win nationals puf finals but you have 12 subs on youtube

[Kazuhasabs]

I’m currently a freshman and JV PF debater, I hope I can come back to this video and this comment to see my progress because it was a truly amazing debate from both sides. It’s very Inspirational

[arnavsoni]

Wow, I’m a freshman and my brother and his friends all made nationals and did good, the competition is very good around the US, and I really wish I can get to this point in the future!

[sidkarnam]

Man, as a Congress debater PF is so interesting to me. The depth of knowledge ppl need to know still baffles me.

[octave]

That was SPECTACULAR!!! What a uNiT!! I’m also an aspiring JV debater, so learning about Ishan’s transition into the open division, him being able to prosper along with Devesh, is incredible! I’ve been a fan ever since PF videos, and I’ve even got to meet Ishan and watch him debate live this year! You are both legends, and it was an honour to watch your last round!

[estherblake]

Devesh is such a good speaker and can really get at the logic of the arguments in such a cool manner!

[notrosielee]

I've watched this video ever since my first ever day of debate class... its practically nostalgic.

[fifi]

when you're here for an assignment
and are suposed to take notes
but u don't understand a single thing-

[antlivesmatter]

Watching this live was amazing. Great job to both teams!!!!