PAST EVENT: JUNE 27 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DEBATE WATCH PARTY
American Public Square hosted community members for an election debate watch party featuring President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The CNN-hosted debate was livestreamed from the Living Room at Kansas City PBS’ studios. In true APS style, we integrated a few of our Civility Tools to keep the evening civil and fact-based!
May 15, 2024 | Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both accepted an invitation from CNN to debate on June 27, a historically early showdown that will set the tone for the final months of the 2024 campaign.
“I’ve received and accepted an invitation from @CNN for a debate on June 27th. Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place,” Biden said in a post on X.
Trump later told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, “The answer is yes, I will accept.”
Cami Koons is the rural affairs reporter for Kansas City PBS and Flatland. Cami regularly works with APS and area high school students to promote media literacy. She is also a Report For America corps member.
Dr. Matt Reeves attempts to align public interest with accurate information. After earning a doctorate in history and public humanities from UMKC, his passion for a better-informed community led to a career in public education and programming for libraries. His current role at the Linda Hall Library promotes teaching innovation, problem solving, and resiliency through invention education.
Mary Sanchez, senior reporter for Kansas City PBS | Flatland, is a nationally syndicated columnist with Tribune Content Agency. She has also been a metro columnist for The Kansas City Star and member of the Star’s editorial board, in addition to her years spent reporting on race, class, criminal justice and educational issues. Sanchez is a native of Kansas City.
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