The Motion Between Us
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Last published Sun, Oct 26, 2025
Nancy Hawthorne speaks in structure. Kai Adams speaks in metaphors.
They're co-leads of the most competitive debate team in the country - and they can't stand each other.
But when Nationals throw them into a whirlwind of high-stakes motions, emotional breakdowns, and unexpected vulnerability, their rivalry begins to unravel.
And somewhere between the podium and the prep room, they discover a motion they never prepared for:
This House Believes That Falling in Love Was Never Part of the Plan.
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