15 HOT Topics in Today’s Society In today's society, there are tons and tons of controversial topics. It is truly hard to get one opinion that covers all beliefs. The following list includes great conversation starters or nice, friendly discussions! 1. Election The election has definitely been a trending topic in the past few weeks. Candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden have two very different platforms and the results are sure to shake the world no matter how the election may go. Some people love Trump and hate Biden. Others love Biden and hate Trump. Then there are those who think both candidates are equally disgraces. Which side do YOU fall on? 2. Coronavirus Another trending topic is the Coronavirus, which is also known as COVID-19. Originating in China, COVID-19 quickly spread to the United States and began to takeover. There have been approximately 231,000 deaths that have been COVID related. Some people however, believe that COVID is a hoax and was ...