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Americast
The Big Republican Debate Preview with Jake Tapper
Aug 17, 2023
Jake Tapper, CNN moderator of election debates, joins the Americast team to explain what debates are like behind the scenes. They discuss potential topics for the upcoming Republican debate, the trend of doxing in the Trump case, opportunities and risks for candidates, Scottish independence, viral apps, and comparing Donald Trump to Evil Kenevil.
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- Use of cliched phrases and stock lines in reporting on American politics, with suggestions of creating a bingo card to call them out during the upcoming Republican debate.
- Importance of protecting the identities and safety of grand jury members involved in Trump's legal cases, highlighting the need for courts to decide what Trump and others can say about potential witnesses before the trials begin.
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Coverage of American Politics: Overuse of Unprecedented and Historic Phrases
The podcast discusses the overuse of the phrases 'unprecedented' and 'historic' when referring to American politics, particularly in relation to Donald Trump. The speakers highlight the challenge of reporting on the upcoming debate, where cliche phrases and stock lines are expected. They suggest the possibility of creating a bingo card to call out overused and cliched phrases. Examples of anticipated buzzwords include 'rigged election,' 'desanctimonious,' 'Woke Mind Virus,' 'election interference,' and 'open borders.' The speakers caution against expecting too many references to Donald Trump, as it may lead to excessive drinking if it were turned into a drinking game.
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