CEDA + NDT Recap 2025 | DebateSensei S2:E12

In this special episode of DebateSensei: CEDA Edition, hosts Jared Kubicka-Miller and Deven Cooper dive into a full recap of the 2025 national championships—both CEDA Nationals and the National Debate Tournament (NDT).

We break down the big storylines:
• Long Beach’s historic run at NDT, finishing in the semifinals with standout performances from Curtis and Daniel.
• Iowa AP’s gritty path to a CEDA national championship.
• Binghamton’s continued dominance, capturing the NDT title after a year of near wins.
• Key upsets, fiery rounds, and controversial calls—including some dramatic walkovers and hard-fought critiques.
• The rise of critical West Coast teams at CEDA, the unique culture of each championship, and the strategic differences between the two tournaments.

Plus, Deven shares exclusive insights as a coach, judge, and CEDA’s new Vice President, offering behind-the-scenes details from the elimination rounds and speaker awards.

If you want to know how this year’s topic—clean energy policy and market-based instruments—shaped national competition, or you just want to celebrate the brilliance of collegiate debate, this is the episode for you.

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📍 Recorded after NDT 2025 in Spokane, WA.

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