Presidential Debate Deadlock

Today's show begins as President Trump is about to talk to reporters during a Kennedy Center board meeting. His press conference comes as questions mount about the war in Iran, notably the president's new push for allies to help open the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more about your ad ...  Show more

Tensions are high as rising gas prices and the conflict with Iran shake global politics. Dive into this week's Inside Politics Sunday for an in-depth analysis from top experts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

First: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in their final hours of preparation for tonight's debate. Can either candidate move the needle?  Plus: Republicans and Democrats release dueling reports on the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan as both parties tried to blame the other.  ...  Show more

Debate day has arrived, and new polls show that the race couldn't be closer. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy offer their final thoughts before Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first, and potentially only, face-off. Harris lays out her strategy for dealing with Trump in a new radio intervi ...  Show more

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off on the debate stage for the first time this week. Harris landed jabs, and Trump struggled to stay on-message. But will their performances move the needle in this extremely tight race? And what should Harris’ ...  Show more

In their first and possibly only presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris dominated and enraged former President Donald J. Trump.

Jonathan Swan, who covers politics and the Trump campaign for The Times, explains how a night that could have been about Ms. Harris’ ...