Pivotal Moments in Political Debates

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will meet face to face on the debate stage on Tuesday. Jonathan Freedland speaks to Paul Begala – who helped Al Gore in the lead-up to his 2000 debate against George W Bush – about what the 2024 candidates will be doing to make sure they’re ready. What can they do to increase their chances of coming out on top, and will this debate be as election-defining as the last? You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport