How did U.S. Presidential Debates Get So Bad?

How did U.S. Presidential Debates Get So Bad?

Author: Arav Kapoor September 25, 2024 Duration: 16:59

As many know, in recent years, Presidential Debates in the U.S. have become more about personally diminishing the opponent than sharing policy and other views. In today's episode, we find out how debates went from the polite and policy focused Nixon vs. Kennedy Debate to the roasting and diminishing of the recent debates involving Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and President Donald Trump.


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Arav Kapoor hosts The GeoPolitical, a series of conversations that dig into the deep connections between our world's landscapes, power structures, and past events. Each episode features interviews with a diverse range of guests, from renowned experts to individuals with unique ground-level perspectives, all contributing to a richer understanding of the forces that shape our lives. The discussions flow freely across disciplines, examining how geography influences political decisions, how economic policies are rooted in historical context, and how these elements are forever intertwined. You'll hear nuanced explorations of current global tensions, the historical underpinnings of regional conflicts, and the economic realities that define nations and communities. This podcast thrives on the belief that to understand the present, we must map the intricate routes of history, terrain, and human ambition. Tune in for thoughtful dialogue that refuses to treat these subjects in isolation, offering instead a connected and compelling narrative about the world as it is and how it came to be.
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