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History of Political Debates

Debates are a staple of the election cycle these days, but that wasn't always the case.

Aired 10/13/2020

Simple Civics

History of Political Debates

10/13/2020 | 3m 54sVideo has Closed Captions

Debates are a staple of the election cycle these days, but that wasn't always the case.

Debates are a staple of the election cycle these days, but that wasn't always the case. Dr. Terri Jett shares how debates have evolved into the primetime events that we see today.

Aired 10/13/2020

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Simple Civics is a local public television program presented by WFYI

Simple Civics

History of Political Debates

10/13/2020 | 3m 54sVideo has Closed Captions

Debates are a staple of the election cycle these days, but that wasn't always the case. Dr. Terri Jett shares how debates have evolved into the primetime events that we see today.

Aired 10/13/2020

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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