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Harris-Trump Debate Debrief with Tressie McMillan Cottom

What Now? with Trevor Noah

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Debate Dynamics and Political Perceptions

This chapter delves into the complexities of political debates, highlighting the discomfort faced by participants from different backgrounds, particularly focusing on a recent exchange involving a black woman prosecutor. It examines the interplay of attraction, social status, and self-perception among political figures, specifically contrasting Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The discussion further explores how public ridicule and emotional vulnerabilities affect political discourse and overall dynamics within rivalries.

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