In a riveting clash, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris examine the stakes of the tight 2024 race. Their debate strategies are thoroughly analyzed, showcasing their distinct rhetorical styles and audience engagement techniques. The discussion touches on how personal backgrounds influence debate performances and the significance of polling data in predicting electoral outcomes. Insights from James Bennet, Lane Greene, and Owen Winter enrich the conversation, covering everything from political rhetoric to celebrity endorsements. A compelling exploration of modern political dynamics!

Follow our Business English PodcastLane Greene is the language columnist and Spain correspondent at The Economist. He won the journalism award from the Linguistic Society of America in 2017 and is a former adjunct professor of Global Affairs at New York Univ. He is based in Madrid currently and has lived in London, New York City, and Berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices