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Zingers and Gaffes: A Look At the Utility of Presidential Debates
Zingers and Gaffes: A Look At the Utility of Presidential Debates
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11 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2024
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Podcast episode
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The presidential debate has been a right of passage for both primary and general election candidates for more than thirty years.Now in the midst of another election season, it looks like this well-established tradition might be fading away. But do debates inform voters, and do they change minds?We take a look at how the modern presidential debate came to be, and what their absence would mean for candidates and voters.Email us at considerthis@npr.org
Released:
Jan 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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