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This page has 644 persuasive speech topic ideas for college students. Use this list as a last resort: you are much more likely to be successful when you choose a topic that genuinely interests you, rather than merely picking one from a list. Talking about something you know well makes it much easier and fun!

Our list is huge! It is by far the best list you will find online - both in terms of quantity and quality. We add and remove ideas weekly to keep it up-to-date. Some persuasive speech ideas have been done to death. They are tired and stale, and are not likely to excite you or your audience (think abortion, gun control, smoking, same-sex marriage). If you can't find one on our persuasive speech topic list or persuasive essay list that grabs you, consider a newer and fresher topic, something unique and original.

Many timely persuasive speech topics can be found on radio, TV, your local newspaper, or your Facebook and Twitter feeds. We also have Argumentative (which is a persuasive topic as well, just on a controversial issue) and Policy topics. If you know of a cool topic, please send it to us and we will publish it on a page with fresh topics.

For persuasive essay topic ideas have a look at our list of Interesting Research Paper topics: these can be easily adapted for persuasive speeches.

List of Persuasive Speech Topics

Crafting a persuasive speech or writing a persuasive essay begins with picking the right topic. A good persuasive speech topic is one that you can use to grab the audience's attention, inform and persuade, and provide a strong persuasive argument for adopting your point of view.

Animals

Automotive

Should the public first learn how to drive a manual transmission before obtaining their license?

Drivers should have to take three courses before getting a license.

Should young children use booster seats in vehicles?

Hands free cell phone use in cars should be promoted.

Should the driving age be 14?

The danger of texting and driving.

Watch out for animals when driving.

Why police should not chase a car.

Why you should buy a Japanese car.

Why sports cars are dangerous.

Driving tests should be free.

Share the road with bikes.

Business

Advertising has tons of mind games.

Advertising standards should be higher.

The importance of understanding niche marketing.

Constitutional Issues

Easy and Simple

People should not text while driving.

Celebrities who break the law should receive stiffer penalties.

Teachers should pass a basic exam every few years to renew their certification.

Cities should offer free bike-sharing programs.

People should eat less junk food.

We should do more to end poverty and world hunger.

We should value the elders in our society and learn from their wisdom.

Money can't buy love or happiness.

Children should be offered incentives for doing right, rather than punishment for wrongdoing.

More recycling should be encouraged.

Alternative power is the answer to our energy crisis.

Economy

Education

Environment

Ethics

Do you think female construction workers should have the same salary as male construction workers?

Should assisted suicide be legal for people who suffer from terminal illnesses?

Do you think the death penalty is the best punishment for dangerous criminals?

Should you base your perspective of people on stereotypes you have heard?

Should product testing on animals or humans be allowed?

Why you should not choose your child's genetics.

Are people morally obligated to help the poor?

Female genital mutilation should be stopped.

Is it ethical to eat meat?

Wearing fur is unethical.

Family

Fashion

Financial

Why banks should ban hats and sunglasses to avoid robberies.

Student loans should be forgiven.

Reservation casinos are only beneficial if managed correctly.

Food and Drink

Funny and Humorous

Humour is a fabulous way to get people's attention. Below are questions and statement topics that can be used to get your points across on a variety of topics.

It is important to remember that there can be a fine line between funny and insulting. So use wit and make it fun without insulting your audience. This would be important to remember with a title like 'The most dangerous animal out there is a silent woman'.

Blondes are not as dumb as they look.

Why funny pick-up lines work.

Guys gossip more than girls do.

You should not be Facebook friends with your mom.

If things go wrong, your horoscope is to blame.

Students should not have to do a persuasive speech in front of a large audience.

Millennials should stop wearing spandex yoga pants all the time.

Dads are more fun than moms.

Argumentative essays are pointless.

Shoes that don't fit right are hazardous to your health.

Government

Health

High School

History

International Relations

Do you think it is time for the United States to suspend overseas military operations?

The U.S. should cut off all foreign aid to dictatorships.

Why you should volunteer in a developing country.

Should Scotland be a country of its own?

China will be the next superpower.

Is any nation truly independent?

Should women drive in Saudi Arabia?

Foreign oil dependence is dangerous.

Weapons disarmament should be increased.

The war in Iraq was a mistake.

The United Nations is important in defusing international crises.

Human rights should be advanced all over the world.

Law

Literature

Why reading is more beneficial than watching television.

Why it is a good idea to read Fifty Shades of Grey.

Why people need to read more books.

Music

National Security

Are intensive security screenings essential for those who travel in airplanes?

Negotiating with terrorists is sometimes justifiable.

Should police carry firearms?

Homosexuals belong in the military.

Women benefit the military in many ways.

Should police carry toy guns?

Politics

Practical Knowledge

Basic survival skills are important to know.

Basic camping skills everyone should know.

Personal hygiene is important for professional success.

Psychology

Relationships

Religion

Should public schools teach world religions?

Students should be allowed to pray in school.

Women should be priests.

Religious conflict must be avoided.

Why Islam is a peaceful religion.

Islamic fundamentalism is not true Islam.

Religious cults are dangerous.

Faith in God should be protected.

Science

Do you think the United States government should spend more on space programs?

Why should we be aware of what is happening in outer space?

Why Pluto should still be considered a planet.

Mars was the same as Earth in the past.

Why you should donate your body to science.

We need more scientific advancements.

Self-Help

Art is a stress reliever and can reduce depression.

With hardwork and determination anyone can be successful.

Why we should live life spontaneously.

Improve your time management.

Embarrassing moments make you stronger.

Be true to yourself.

Dress for success.

How to continue your personal growth.

The importance of self- confidence.

If you don't give up, you'll make it.

Society

Sport

Technology

Travel

Why you should go to Bermuda.

Why airline tickets should be cheaper.

Traveling makes you more open minded.

Workplace

Should large corporations hire a number of minorities that are proportionate to the population?

Do you think 14 year olds should be allowed to hold jobs?

Why you should choose a high paying job over a fun job.

Why everyone should work retail once in their life.

Tipping should be mandatory in restaurants.

Women make better managers than men.

The importance of office parties.

Labor unions should be protected.

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This page has 644 persuasive speech topic ideas for college students. Use this list as a last resort: you are much more likely to be successful when you choose a topic that genuinely interests you, rather than merely picking one from a list. Talking about something you know well makes it much easier and fun!

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