Ep. 3 - “We’re diving headfirst into a dumpster fire”

Ep. 3 - “We’re diving headfirst into a dumpster fire”

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Part 2 of 3 Episodes covering the First Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates of 2020

Matt and Emily discuss the first 2020 Presidential Debate. They fact check claims made by both candidates and add important context to statements that lacked detail. Warning, this episode does contain some passionate opinions, but also some good old fashion truth telling! This episode is the second installment 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 First 2020 Presidential Debate. Also, be sure to check out the Resources page for more helpful info!

Fact Checking the Debate

Fact Checking the Debate - Factcheck.org

• https://www.factcheck.org/2020/09/factchecking-the-first-trump-biden-debate

Fact Checking the Debate - Politifact

• https://www.politifact.com/article/2018/feb/12/principles-truth-o-meter-politifacts-methodology-i

Who is Politifact?

• https://www.politifact.com/who-pays-for-politifact
• https://www.politifact.com/article/2020/sep/30/fact-checking-first-2020-presidential-debate-joe-b

Article related to the death of Herman Cain

• https://apnews.com/article/herman-cain-ap-top-news-tulsa-election-2020-oklahoma-8173fe14f7cf7095ced3b55fdc65581e

Article related to Hunter Biden’s Discharge

• https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-fact-check-hunter-biden-not-dishonora/fact-checkhunter-bidens-military-discharge-was-administrative-not-dishonorable-idUSKBN26M6QI

Amy Coney Barett’s writings on the ACA

• https://scholarship.law.nd.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2330&context=law_faculty_scholarship

White Supremacy

• https://www.politifact.com/article/2020/sep/30/context-donald-trumps-stand-back-and-stand-debate-
• https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-54350538
• https://www.factcheck.org/2020/02/trump-has-condemned-white-supremacists