This chapter analyzes the dynamics of a recent election debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. It highlights Harris's strategic questioning that kept Trump on the defensive while addressing the lack of substantive policy discussion overall. The discussion critiques both candidates' communication styles, particularly focusing on Trump's evasive responses and ongoing election denialism.
The vice-president turned in a confident if imperfect performance, leaving Donald Trump flustered. But will it change anything? A global shortfall of blood plasma is hampering the development of new medicines; we argue for some simple market forces that could plug the gap (11:40). And how Nigerians are slimming their legendarily lavish weddings amid a cost-of-living crisis (18.10).
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