Name: The Debates
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

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Jhoné Lucas unpacks the social issues and messaging that led to Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, then she shares key points for reforming and improving the Democratic party.

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Election Night

Jhoné Lucas looks at the rise of fake news, lack of trust in the media and how corporate partnerships and ratings battles harm the integrity and bipartisanship of news outlets.

Fake News

Jhoné Lucas breaks down policies and actions from both sides of the aisle, and a guest reveals the story behind her unique role in the U.S.-Mexico border crisis.

The American Hypocrisy -- Immigrants, Migrants and Refugees

Jhoné Lucas discusses the nation's complicated role as a global leader, and she travels to Italy to hear international perspectives on America's politicians and roles in two modern wars.

International Impact

Jhoné Lucas explores the history of political conspiracy theories, then how boredom during the pandemic led people to embrace QAnon and worship Donald Trump as a savior figure.

The New QAnon Kamala and Trump Conspiracy

Mounting pressures from constituents and commentators precede a highly anticipated presidential debate between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

The Debates

Jhoné Lucas examines the cultural impact and deep history of America's HBCUs, then looks at campus-wide support for Howard University alum Kamala Harris.

HBCUs

Justice Antonin Scalia's death sparks a battle between Sen. Mitch McConnell and President Obama, leading to a Trump-era Supreme Court that reshaped reproductive rights, student loans and more.

Supreme Court

Vice President Kamala Harris is met with support from Democratic voters and vitriol from critics on the opposition as she steps into the 2024 presidential race.

Kamala Takes the Stage as Presidential Democratic Nominee

Jhoné Lucas breaks down the uncertainty around President Joe Biden's ability to serve a second term, the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the end of Biden's presidential bid.

Trump vs. Biden -- Biden Stepping Down

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This commentary series reviews America's political state through the eyes of young voters, as reported by Jhoné Lucas.

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