What A Day

Ready, Set, Debate!

Jun 27, 2024

Friend of the pod Alyssa Mastromonaco, former Deputy Chief of Staff under Obama, talks about what to expect from the Biden-Trump debate. Also, Supreme Court accidentally hints at allowing emergency abortions in Idaho, Midwest faces dangerous flooding, and Alex Morgan left off US Women's National Team's Olympic roster.

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Alyssa Mastromonaco

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The upcoming debate between President Biden and former President Trump marks historical significance with format changes like muted microphones and no audience.

Alyssa Mastromonaco advises Biden to focus on composure and seriousness amidst potential distractions during the debate.

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Debate Details and Preparation

The podcast discusses the upcoming debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The debate, happening in Atlanta and hosted by CNN, marks the first time in history that a sitting and former president will debate. Changes in this debate include commercial breaks, muted microphones, and no audience. Alyssa Mastromonaco, former White House deputy chief of staff, advises Biden to treat the debate with utmost seriousness and focus on staying composed amid Trump's potential distractions.

Intro

3min

Debate Preparation and Expectations

5min

Discussion on Debate Strategy and Promotion of Another Podcast

3min

Debates on Supreme Court Rulings and Political Unrest in Kenya

4min

Political Standoff, Severe Weather, and Soccer Roster Changes

6min

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to square off tonight in their first debate of the presidential election — and the first debate in history between a sitting and former president. Whether you've been waiting for it or dreading it, the debate is expected to draw millions of viewers, even though Election Day is still months away. Friend of the pod and 'Hysteria' co-host Alyssa Mastromonaco served as the deputy chief of staff under President Barack Obama. She explains what we should expect from tonight's big event.

And in headlines: The Supreme Court accidentally posted an opinion suggesting it may allow emergency abortions in Idaho, much of the upper Midwest is getting pounded by heavy rain and dangerous flooding, and soccer star Alex Morgan has been left off the U.S. Women's National Team's Olympic roster.

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What A Day

Ready, Set, Debate!

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Debate Details and Preparation

Impact of Format Changes and Audience Reception

Kenyan Political Unrest and Extreme Weather

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts