Ep. 2 - “What’s going on with the debates this year?”
Ep. 2 - “What’s going on with the debates this year?”
Shownotes
Part 1 of 3 Episodes covering the First Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates of 2020
Lots of people watch Presidential Debates, but do you know who puts them on? Who decides the questions? Who decides which candidates get to take the stage? In this episode Matt and Emily will discuss the history of Presidential Debates, the Commission on Presidential Debates and how that history shapes what’s happening in 2020. This episode is the start of a three part mini series on Presidential debates, so be sure to come back for more!
These are the various sites, quizzes, and articles mentioned during our discussion of the history behind Presidential debates. Also, be sure to check out the Resources page for more helpful info!
Commission on Presidential Debates
- https://www.debates.org/about-cpd/overview/
- https://www.debates.org/debatewatc/
- https://www.debates.org/about-cpd/commission-leadership/
Canceling the Second Debate & President Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis
- https://www.debates.org/2020/10/09/statement-by-the-commission-on-presidential-debates-cpd-october-15-presidential-debate-will-not-proceed/
- https://www.debates.org/2020/10/08/cpd-announces-second-presidential-debate-will-be-virtual/
- https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/520148-trump-says-he-will-not-participate-in-virtual-presidential-debate
- https://www.npr.org/sections/latest-updates-trump-covid-19-results/2020/10/03/919898777/timeline-what-we-know-of-president-trumps-covid-19-diagnosis