Watch the Extemporaneous Public Speaking finals live Thursday, October 22, at 9:30 a.m. ET. The nation’s top extemporaneous speakers each draw a topic on a current agricultural issue, take 30 minutes to research and prepare, and deliver a speech with no script before answering questions from the judges. Finalists are judged on the depth of their knowledge, the organization of their ideas, and their poise under pressure. The national winner will be announced on stage during Session 3 on Thursday evening.