Soho Forum Debate: Dave Smith vs. Alex Nowrasteh

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:30 PM ET

Dave Smith vs. Alex Nowrasteh

Resolution:

Government restrictions on the immigration of peaceful and healthy people make sense from a libertarian standpoint, especially in present-day America.

For the Affirmative:

Dave Smith is a comedian, political commentator, and media personality. He is the host of the Part of the Problem podcast and is a regular guest on Gutfeld! and The Joe Rogan Experience. His most recent stand-up special, 30 Minutes with Dave Smith, is available on YouTube.

For the negative:

Alex Nowrasteh is the vice president for economic and social policy studies at the Cato Institute. He has been published in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The Washington Post, and regularly appears on Fox News, MSNBC, Bloomberg, and NPR. He is the coauthor of Wretched Refuse? The Political Economy of Immigration and Institutions.

About the Event:

Debate Location:

Sheen Center for Thought and Culture
18 Bleecker Street, New York, N.Y. 10012

Debate Details:

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting convenes at 6:30 p.m.
Reception at 8:00 p.m.

Reception Details:

Doors open at 8:00 p.m.

Gene Epstein & Hisako Kobayashi's Apartment
55 Great Jones Street

Food and drink are included with a Reception ticket

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