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    Presidential Debate: A Town Hall Meeting

    This is the second of three Presidential debates between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. The 90-minute debate will be followed by 30 minutes of NPR wrap-up and analysis, hosted by Linda Wertheimer. Note: KCRW will provide live, anchored coverage on-air and online of all three Presidential debates as well as the sole Vice Presidential debate. ( All broadcasts will air from 6-8pm PDT) Third Presidential Debate: Wednesday, October 15

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    Oct 8, 2008 • 1 min read

    This is the second of three Presidential debates between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. Moderator Tom Brokaw of NBC will call on members of the audience and draw questions from the Internet. The 90-minute debate will be followed by 30 minutes of NPR wrap-up and analysis (7:30 to 8pm), hosted by Linda Wertheimer.

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    KCRW will provide live, anchored coverage on-air and online of all three Presidential debates as well as the sole Vice Presidential debate. (See schedule below.) (All broadcasts will air from 6-8pm PDT)

    Third Presidential Debate: Wednesday, October 15


    Banner image: A technicians makes final preparations on the stage where Democratic Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Republican Senator John McCain (R-AZ) will debate. Belmont University is hosting the Town Hall Presidential Debate. Photo: Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images

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