Are Boomers Responsible for Today's Economy? | Rex Jones vs. Miriah Headbangs | Word War Debate

Word War Debate — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:07:48 GMT

Are Baby Boomers responsible for today's economy, or are they being unfairly blamed for problems decades in the making?

Welcome to Match 1 of the Word War Debate Contender Qualifier Bracket, where rising debaters compete for the opportunity to advance through the tournament and earn their place on the Word War Debate stage.

In this opening matchup, Rex Jones and Miriah Headbangs face off over the resolution:

"Boomers are responsible for today's economy."

From housing affordability and inflation to wages, government policy, national debt, and economic opportunity, both competitors present their strongest arguments in a fast-paced, evidence-driven debate where ideas—not personalities—take center stage. This WWD Contender Series Qualifier Matchup was moderated by WW1 Alumni and debating firebrand ‪@PiscoLitty‬

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Is Masculinity in Crisis? | Owlish vs. Gabriel Garcia | Word War Debate

Word War Debate — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:53:32 GMT

Are traditional ideas of masculinity under attack, or is masculinity simply evolving with modern society?

Welcome to Match 2 of the Word War Debate Contender Qualifier Bracket, where rising debaters compete for the opportunity to advance through the tournament and earn their place on the Word War Debate stage.

In this matchup, Owlish and Gabriel Garcia face off over the resolution:

"Masculinity is in crisis."

From culture and identity to family, mental health, education, leadership, and societal expectations, both competitors present their strongest arguments in a fast-paced, evidence-driven debate where ideas—not personalities—take center stage. This WWD Contender Series Qualifier Matchup is moderated by debate legend Stefan Molyneux ‪@freedomain1‬ in his first ever WWD appearance.