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Sep 2024
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Americanswers! Presidential Debate Speci...

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About this episode

We answer your questions about the upcoming presidential debate.

Including:

- Their strategies - How they're preparing (and who's role playing Donald Trump for during Democrat rehearsals) - What the rules are

HOSTS:

* Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter * Sumi Somaskanda, BBC Chief Presenter

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This episode was made by Chris Flynn with Catherine Fusillo. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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