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Ahead of this week's very weird debate, we take a look at the weird history of how political debates have been structured in the U.S. -- from format, to audience, to the role of the moderators.

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The Weird History Of U.S. Debates (Part 2)

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The Weird History Of U.S. Debates (Part 2)