# Event Details - **Event Name**: Soho Forum Debate: Aaron Brown vs. Robert Spitzer - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: An Oxford-style debate about gun control.About this EventResolution: "Until there is convincing evidence that government-imposed gun control brings a net reduction in harm, all legal restrictions on adult possession of guns should be abolished." https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/16a84b90-9069-11f1-bae3-ff7b876e3a8d-rimg-w1138-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg For the affirmative:Aaron Brown is a statistician, Bloomberg opinion columnist, and author of . He is the former head of financial market research at AQR Capital Management and has taught statistics at New York University and the University of California, San Diego.For the negative:Robert Spitzer is a distinguished service professor emeritus of political science at the State University of New York at Cortland and an adjunct professor at William & Mary Law School. He is the author of 16 books, including 6 on gun policy, most recently and the 10th edition of .ALL tickets must be reserved in advance.Agenda?: 06:00 PMDoors openHost: The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture?: 06:30 PMMeeting convenesHost: The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture?: 08:00 PMReceptionHost: Gene Epstein & Hisako Kobayashi's ApartmentInfo: Food and drink are included with a Reception ticket. Please note: to attend the reception, you must purchase a Debate + Reception ticket. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/soho-forum-debate-aaron-brown-vs-robert-spitzer/100001989909269191 - **Event Categories**: business, art, literary-art, meetups, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Sheen Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12, max: 34, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: The Sheen Center - **lat**: 40.725464 - **long**: -73.9933999 - **full address**: The Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Soho Forum Debate: Aaron Brown vs. Robert Spitzer - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7faca8a8814638706518e042607476ee6f6f8511055551f38a84593d7f05f38e-rimg-w800-h400-dc030202-gmir.jpg?v=1779510034 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Soho Forum Debate: Aaron Brown vs. Robert Spitzer being held? - **A:** Soho Forum Debate: Aaron Brown vs. Robert Spitzer takes place on Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Soho Forum Debate: Aaron Brown vs. Robert Spitzer? - **A:** Soho Forum Debate: Aaron Brown vs. Robert Spitzer is organized by The Soho Forum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Soho Forum Debate: Aaron Brown vs. Robert Spitzer is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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