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The Megyn Kelly Show
ABC's Bias, How Trump Could Have Played it, and Whether the Debate Sways Voters, with The Fifth Column Hosts | Ep. 885
Sep 11, 2024
Kmele Foster, a sharp commentator, joins journalists Michael Moynihan and Matt Welch to dissect the recent presidential debate. They dig into perceived bias from ABC's moderators and analyze how these dynamics could affect voter trust in media. The trio discusses Trump's potential strategies against bias, the implications of celebrity endorsements like Taylor Swift’s, and why focus groups indicate voters remain largely unmoved by Harris' performance. With insights into media accountability and political discourse, the conversation is both engaging and enlightening.
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- The podcast critiques ABC's biased moderation during the presidential debate, raising concerns about fairness and accountability in media practices.
- Polling data reveals that despite one candidate's perceived stronger performance, voter intentions remained unchanged, questioning the debates' impact on public opinion.
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Concerns Over Debate Moderation
The discussion focuses on the perceived bias of the debate moderators during a recent presidential debate. There is a strong sentiment that they favored one candidate over the other, with claims that the moderators did not hold all candidates equally accountable for their statements. The hosts express outrage at the idea that a respected news organization would engage in such practices, calling for accountability and lamenting the potential consequences for the integrity of future debates. This sentiment is underscored by a feeling that the moderators' behavior reflects a broader trend of media bias.
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