US Public Affairs and Debates (YouTube)

March 1, 2026

A directory of independent YouTube channels featuring public forums, debates, data analysis, and diverse viewpoints on politics, culture, and society.

Public Affairs and Debates

Commonwealth Club (Non-partisan; Public Affairs, Culture) [link] - The nation’s largest and oldest public affairs forum (founded 1903) featuring diverse viewpoints from thought leaders on politics, culture, society, and economics.
Risky Business (Nate Silver / Maria Konnikova; Data Analysis, Decision Making) [link] - FiveThirtyEight founder and poker champion journalist discussing politics, elections, poker, and better decision-making through analytical frameworks, published by Pushkin Industries.