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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The highs and lows of the first presidential debate

More than 80 million viewers tuned in for Monday night’s historic debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump – the most-watched debate ever.

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By Madeleine Brand • Sep 27, 2016 • 1 min read

More than 80 million viewers tuned in for Monday night’s historic debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump – the most-watched debate ever. The highlights and lowlights include squabbles over who started the birther conspiracy, whether Clinton opposed the Trans-Pacific Partnership before or after Donald Trump already had, and whether police stop and frisk tactics were actually found unconstitutional. Trump claimed to have a more “winning temperament” and questioned whether Clinton has enough stamina to hold the highest office. Plus, Clinton called Trump out for his treatment of former Miss Universe Alicia Machado, whom he reportedly called “Miss Piggy” and “Miss Housekeeping” in the past. What important topics – like immigration – were left out?

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    Madeleine Brand

    Host, 'Press Play'

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    Producer, 'The Document'

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    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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    Jason A. Johnson

    professor of political science and journalism, Morgan State University; politics editor, The Root; host, “A Word with Jason Johnson.”

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