Debates are a staple of the election cycle these days, but that wasn’t always the case. Dr. Terri Jett shares how debates have evolved into the primetime events that we see today.
About Simple Civics
Simple Civics is a show dedicated to answering your questions about our laws and government. In each episode, Butler University Professor of Political Science Terri Jett tackles a specific question in just a couple minutes – breaking down the history behind an issue and how it affects us today.
Produced by Kyle Travers and Scott McAlister
Editing: Kyle Travers
Director of Photography: Chris Elberfeld
Teleprompter: Kristen Remley
Graphics: Sam Oliver
Special thanks to the JFK Library for providing footage for this episode:
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