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How much do presidential debates matter to voters as news consumption habits change?

How much do presidential debates matter to voters as news consumption habits change?

Dan Myers, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities who studies political psychology and communication, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to share his insight.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Four takeaways from the first presidential debate

Four takeaways from the first presidential debate

President Biden’s stumbles right from the beginning played into his biggest vulnerability, but how much will the first 2024 general election debate make an impact?
by Domenico Montanaro

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clash in first 2024 presidential debate

President Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election Thursday night in Atlanta, kicking off a new phase of the presidential race as the matchup remains extremely tight.
by The Associated Press and NPR Staff

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A preview of Thursday night’s presidential debate from a debate coach

A preview of Thursday night’s presidential debate from a debate coach

We wanted to hear from someone who knows what makes for a winning debate strategy so we called up David Cram Helwich. He’s the director of forensics at the University of Minnesota. He’s also director of a summer speech and debate camp for high school and middle school students.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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How the Biden-Trump debate could change the trajectory of the 2024 campaign

Both President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump hope to jolt a campaign that many voters are just beginning to watch. Thursday's debate in Atlanta offers unparalleled opportunities for both candidates to try to shape the political narrative.
by The Associated Press

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Cities receive state aid to help plan for climate change, extreme weather

Cities receive state aid to help plan for climate change, extreme weather

The state funding will help Minnesota communities plan for the impacts of climate change. Many cities have outdated stormwater management systems that can’t handle extreme rainfalls.
by Kirsti Marohn

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