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Sep 2024
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Trump vs. Harris: The battle of the sexe...

THE TIMES
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As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off tonight in their first TV debate, it’s more than just a political showdown - it's a battle of the sexes. The polls are too close to call with women heavily favouring Harris, while men lean towards Trump. Could the hot-button topic of abortion prove the issue that shifts the electoral balance?

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Guest: Sarah Baxter, former Deputy Editor, The Sunday Times. 

Host: Manveen Rana. 

Further listening: Why tech billionaires are backing Trump

Further reading: Why Donald Trump is suddenly talking about cocaine

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