First of all, almost any informative topic can become a persuasive topic by adding a call-to-action step. Secondly, try to avoid speech topics that deal with fixed beliefs like abortion, capital punishment, religion and so forth. People have spent many years deciding what they think about these topics and you are not likely to change their minds in a four to six minute speech. Don't set yourself up to fail.
Philosophical Topics
Reincarnation
Bigamy
School related Topics
College requirements
Student finacial aid policies
Black sororities and fraternities
Stepping
Tuition costs
Health related topics
Food additives
Eating less meat
Health care system
Birth control / Safe Sex
The importance of wearing well fitting shoes
Smoking policies
Government related topics
Legalization of marijuana
Tax laws
Criminal justice
Censorship
Unemployment compensation
Food stamps
Medicare
Government spending
The national debt
Drug laws
Space exploration
Pornography
Legal drinking age
Speed limits
Foreign aid
Nursing home regulation
Public office term limits
Free speech
Fun Topics
Why you should vacation at Walt Disney World
Persuading the audience to visit a local museum or zoo
Be happy!
Why you should watch...
Why we should write the Fox network to bring back Shannon Doherty on "Beverly Hills 90210"
Why you should read John Grisham, Stephen King, etc.
Miscellaneous Topics
TV violence
Seal hunting
Equal rights / Sexism
Nuclear power
Caller ID
Advertising
Gay rights
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