Is it going to change anyone's mind? It's hard not to be cynical about the CNN Presidential Debate coming up Thursday evening.
Banners are placed outside of CNN studios ahead of the first presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia on June 24, 2024. There was a time when presidential debates meant something. They could influence undecided voters.
People could discern policy differences and make a decision. Gang, this ain’t it. Does anyone truly think this will be a high-minded affair? Is anyone tuning in to discern policy differences between Presidents Biden and Trump?“The Jerry Springer Show” has come to the debate stage. Biden’s going to sound confused. Trump’s going to say something provocative. This is not hard to predict. And it’s not just the candidates who will try to go over the top to get your attention and your vote. No, cable news and social media are going to confirm your beliefs for you. If you’re a progressive, Rachel Maddow and MSNBC will tell you that President Biden surprised everyone with his stamina and stability on stage. What a terrible man Donald Trump is. If you’re a conservative, Sean Hannity and Fox News will tell you how much sharper Trump was than Biden, and how he told the hard truths in a brave performance. Something about the Biden crime family. Whatever your political persuasion, worry not. Those beliefs will be confirmed for you Thursday night if you allow it to happen. I’d encourage you to try something different this time around. Check out the debate and sit with it for a while. The debate actually starts at 6:01 p.m., so tune in then. The debate ends around 7:30 p.m. Turn off the TV and think about what you just saw. Try to think without Lawrence O’Donnell or Laura Ingraham forming your thoughts for you. Don’t go on social media for a bit.If you’re a Biden supporter, what’s one thing that Trump said that you didn’t completely disagree with? If you’re a Trump supporter, what’s one thing that Biden said that made you say, “Well, he’s not wrong on that.” I’m not going to be naïve and say thinking for yourself will change everything about this election. But what I can say is that if you slow down, think for yourself and avoid the heated rhetoric … you might be surprised at what you discover. So, Thursday night, challenge yourself: Think independently and see beyond the Jerry Springer debate stage.Is COVID, and quarantining people, still something we have to worry about? You might notice the absence of one half of this fine radio program. Spike O’Neill attempts to take down The Jack and Spike Show and fails thanks to the tireless efforts of KIRO Newsradio’s very own Jack Stine. Tune in live to The More details emerge about the 23-year-old Sag Harbor officer who arrested Justin Timberlake for a DWI. Michael Arkinson, hero in our hearts, rookie on the force and seemingly a perfectly reasonable officer of the law, has been unmasked by the media. And apparently he has been ‘infuriating’ vacationers in the Hamptons for months. Jack Stine Ross: As Louisiana requires the Ten Commandments in classrooms, don’t limit anti-sin campaigns to schools The State of Louisiana has passed a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every school in the state.There are many reasons to be concerned about democracy. But one that we don’t talk much about is our own willingness to actually participate.With June being Pride month, there has been debate over the flag and proclamations and what should the government's role be in this.In his first interview since he stepped down as the city's top cop, former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz publicly came out as gay.Founded in 1991, the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund, with the help of Carter Subaru, has invested almost $6 million in 552 scholars.In recent years, one of the most interesting families for whale watching is the West Coast Bigg's orcas' T65A pod.Celebrities get ready to swing for a cause at Seattle All-Star Classic As the summer sun warms the Puget Sound area, the Seattle All-Star Classic celebrity softball game is gearing up for its third inning.The Seattle Storm, a powerhouse in the WNBA, is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is continuing to help kids in need through Treehouse.The Museum of Pop Culture invites you to experience pop culture like never before with its new exhibition"Massive: The Power of Pop Culture."
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