James T. Fishback
Founder and Executive Director
James T. Fishback is the founder of Incubate Debate, America’s fastest-growing high school debate league. A former national high school debate champion and volunteer debate coach, he launched Incubate in 2019 as a no-cost alternative to the ideological echo chamber that “traditional” high school debate has become, which he detailed in a widely-acclaimed essay in The Free Press. James is also the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Azoria Partners, a global macro investment firm. Prior to Azoria, he served as the Head of Macro at Greenlight Capital, a two-billion-dollar hedge fund led by David M. Einhorn.
March 7, 2024
Exploring Bias and Censorship in High School Debate with James Fishback
In this episode of "Saint Louis In Tune," hosts Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston interview James Fishback, the founder of Incubate Debate. They discuss the significance of debate in education, the problems with high school debate formats, and the inception of Incubate Debate to offer a nonpartisan platform for students. Fishback addresses the challenges of judges' biases and the need for diverse viewpoints in school libraries. The episode also touches on the importance of open communication, un...
Guest: James T. Fishback