Description

Join Charlie Rose as he brings Michael Starr Hopkins and Scott Jennings together for a live, unscripted political conversation and debate.

It's Up for Debate: An evening with Charlie Rose presented by Polymarket is a new national live debate series that will bring together some of the country's most recognizable political voices for live, moderated discussions on the issues shaping America's future while promoting thoughtful, civil discourse across political lines.

The inaugural six-city tour will be moderated by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist Charlie Rose and feature nationally recognized leaders from across the ideological spectrum in front of live audiences featuring real-time audience participation and voting.

Timed in the lead-up to the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, this two-hour event will feature seven moderated discussions covering many of the nation's most pressing issues, including healthcare, immigration, economic opportunity, foreign policy, women's rights, media, and civic trust. Designed to encourage informed, respectful dialogue, audience members attending in person will have the opportunity to vote following each topic to determine who made the strongest case.

Unlike traditional political programming, It's Up For Debate combines live debate, audience polling, and nationwide digital participation to create an interactive forum for informed political discussion.