A discussion on the importance of the Fox News debate, questioning its true significance and the impact of Donald Trump's absence. It also explores the divide between GOP elites and the public's strong support for Trump as the alternative.
Fox News desperately wants you to watch tonight’s Republican presidential debate. The Washington Post’s Erik Wemple explains why, and Vox’s Christian Paz has a primer.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Amanda Lewellyn and Serena Solin, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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