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What’s the recipe for a good TV debate? Jen Psaki has some thoughts.

Poynter · Ren LaForme · last updated

Picture a TV news debate. Is it filled with angry, performative shouting, or do the participants seem like they’re actually getting somewhere? Chances are, it’s the former — but it doesn’t have to be.

Jen Psaki shares on the latest episode of “The Poynter Report Podcast” that TV debates work best when there’s space for real disagreement without devolving into loud, scripted arguments. Think more David Hogg, Democratic National Committee co-chair, debating political consultant James Carville, and less Psaki going head-to-head with conservative strategist Scott Jennings.

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