The Presidential Debate: WTF Just Happened?

The first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took place earlier today... and we need a lay down.  We're joined by Amelia Lester from Foreign Policy Magazine to unpack the good, bad and ugly from today's events.   THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to previous episodes about US politics with Amelia:From Abortion Rights To Celeb Endorsements: The Democratic National Convention 2024Harris Is Officially In The Race, But Trump's Women Are Rallying Behind HimWomen In Power; Why Kamala Harris Understood The AssignmentProject 2025 & Another 4 Years Of Trump: What You Need To Know You can also hear about US Politics on Mamamia Out Loud here For something a little lighter, check out Cancelled's episode on Donald Trump here  Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our award winning parenting podcast How To Build A Human.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Amelia Lester, Deputy Editor at Foreign Policy Magazine  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.