The first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took place earlier today... and we need a lay down.

We're joined by Amelia Lester from Foreign Policy Magazine to unpack the good, bad and ugly from today's events.

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Listen to previous episodes about US politics with Amelia:
From Abortion Rights To Celeb Endorsements: The Democratic National Convention 2024
Harris Is Officially In The Race, But Trump's Women Are Rallying Behind Him
Women In Power; Why Kamala Harris Understood The Assignment
Project 2025 & Another 4 Years Of Trump: What You Need To Know

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