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The Intelligence from The Economist

Debate and switch? Biden’s stumble

Jun 28, 2024
Emily Steinmark, a science correspondent, dives into groundbreaking findings about dark energy, suggesting we may need to rethink our understanding of the universe. Lane Green, The Economist’s Spain correspondent, tackles the heated debate around bullfighting, revealing its cultural significance and the growing divide among supporters and opponents. The conversation unpacks the implications of Biden's faltering debate performance on his campaign, raising questions about the upcoming Democratic nomination process.
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Quick takeaways

  • Criticism of Biden's debate performance raises doubts about his presidential candidacy.
  • DESI's data implies fluctuations in dark energy density challenging existing cosmological models.

Deep dives

Biden and Trump Debate Performance

The podcast discusses the recent debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump where Biden's performance faced criticism for lacking coherence and articulation. Trump, though meandering, maintained his typical style with exaggerated claims. Biden's debate performance raised concerns about his candidacy, prompting discussions about his ability to continue in the presidential race.

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