(NPR) Debate Commission To Mute Mics At Start Of Each Segment

Debate Commission To Mute Mics At Start Of Each Segment








The commission that runs debates has changed the rules, following a cacophonous first debate that was packed with interruptions.



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Debate Commission To Mute Mics At Start Of Each Segment






This decision comes after a chaotic first debate that was widely criticized for its largely unstructured nature.