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August 21, 2020

Newt Minow on the Future of Presidential Debates

Newt and Jo Minow Debate Series

What does the father of American presidential debate think about modern electoral politics? In this episode, Newt Minow offers a first-hand account of some of the nation’s biggest political moments and just what role debate should play in our future.

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