

VP Debate Aftermath & Electoral College Deep Dive with Jelani Cobb
Oct 3, 2024
Jelani Cobb, the Dean of Columbia Journalism School, offers a deep dive into the complex history of the Electoral College and its effects on American democracy. He emphasizes the crucial role of diverse journalism in informing the public. The discussion also critiques the media's focus on trivial debates instead of pressing issues like childcare and LGBTQ rights. Humor reigns as Triumph the Insult Comic Dog brings levity with interviews from the spin room, contrasting the serious nature of political reporting with playful satire.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Debate Distraction and Scoring Absurdity
03:27 • 7min
Post-Debate Dynamics and Intriguing True Crime Story
10:39 • 2min
Political Satire and Spin
12:16 • 6min
Post-Debate Reflections and Serious Legal Inquiry
17:55 • 2min
Understanding the Electoral College
19:50 • 9min
Navigating the News Diet and Journalistic Integrity
28:31 • 3min