Chris Cuomo discusses the strategies, failures, and potential of political debates in the United States. He advocates for "raw dog debates," a moderator-free format to allow real-time analysis of candidates' temperament, judgment, and philosophies. Chris also emphasizes the power of debate to help you make an informed decision as a voter.
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Why Politics No Longer Reflects Most Americans
Michael Smerconish (host, SiriusXM’s The Michael Smerconish Program, and CNN’s Smerconish) joins Chris Cuomo to break down why American politics no longer reflects where most voters actually are. Cuomo examines how outrage-driven media, closed primaries, and algorithmic incentive ... Show More
57m 27s
Jan 15
America's "6-7" Moment: January 6 and Renee Good
Chris Cuomo breaks down how the viral “6–7” trend isn’t just internet nonsense, but a symptom of something deeper — a growing rejection of certainty, authority, and good-faith interpretation in American life. What starts as shorthand for “this means nothing” becomes a way to dism ... Show More
45m 51s
Jan 13
Why Trump Talks Chaos Instead of Costs
Chris Cuomo breaks down why the nonstop political firestorms — from foreign crises to culture-war flashpoints — keep pulling attention away from the one issue hitting Americans hardest: the cost of living. From housing and health care to groceries, insurance, and wages, everyday ... Show More
39m 39s
Jun 2024
Making Sense of Last Night's US Presidential Debate
Last night, a fumbling Joe Biden faced serial liar Donald Trump in the first live debate of the campaign. Now, America faces a choice: a visibly aging man who failed to live up to that moment, or an authoritarian convicted felon facing even more courtroom trials ahead. Few people ... Show More
59m 52s
Aug 2023
A Fiery First Republican Debate — Without Trump
<p>Last night, Republicans held their first debate of the 2024 presidential cycle without the party’s dominant candidate onstage: Donald J. Trump.</p><p>Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The Times, walks us through the debate and discusses how it might influen ... Show More
26m 53s