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 On today’s episode, we will discuss the recent US presidential debate, and think about the potential alternatives for the future. 
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Vocabulary List 
surrogate (adj) -replacing someone else or used instead of something else 
Because she had no children of her own, her friend’s son became a kind of surrogate child to her 
Spectacle (n) - unusual or unexpected event or situation 
It was a strange spectacle to see snow in summer 
Consensus (n) - a generally accepted opinion, wide agreement 
They’re trying to build a consensus on the need to improve the city’s schools 
superficial (adj) - not complete and only the most obvious, not really important
 I only have a superficial knowledge of French 
To Squabble (verb) - to argue over something that is not important
 They are still squabbling over who will get the big office 
Prowess (n) - great ability or skill She is known for her sporting prowess
 To outwit (v) - to get an advantage over someone by acting more cleverly 
The cat outwitted the dog by climbing the tree. 
To abolish (v) -to officially end an activity or custom I think bullfighting should be abolished 
equitable (adj) treating everyone fairly and in the same way 
We all want an equitable tax system 
Comprehension Questions 
Q. For What party did Abraham Lincoln serve as a surrogate debater for in the days when presidential candidates did not publicly campaign? 
 A. The Whig Party.
 Q. Who was British PM when the post war consensus ended?  
A. Margret Thatcher
 Q. How many time did Trump interrupt Biden?  
A. 73 times

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