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Why Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis is 'very concerning'

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News Wrap: U.S. imposes sanctions on Belarusian officials

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Honoring individuals lost to COVID-19

Honoring individuals lost to COVID-19

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Shields and Brooks on Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis, debate

Shields and Brooks on Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis, debate

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The deeply unequal economic consequences of the pandemic

The deeply unequal economic consequences of the pandemic

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Why independent voters are key to winning Colorado

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What we know about President Trump’s treatment so far

What we know about President Trump’s treatment so far

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Unanswered questions, credibility issues over Trump’s health

Unanswered questions, credibility issues over Trump’s health

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Why Trump’s diagnosis may be a ‘body blow’ to his supporters

Why Trump’s diagnosis may be a ‘body blow’ to his supporters

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After unruly debate, is American civil discourse dead?

After Tuesday’s remarkable presidential debate, much attention has been focused on President Trump’s unconventional conduct. But does the lack of substantive debate and civil discourse reflect a broader phenomenon in American society? Two distinguished political scientists, Harvard University’s Danielle Allen and Pepperdine University’s Pete Peterson, join Jeffrey Brown to discuss.
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