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This edition: Election Countdown

Episode Details

Original tape date: October 14, 2020. First aired: October 16, 2020.

Segment one: It's been a wild two weeks in the race for the White House. An ugly presidential debate, Donald Trump diagnosed with Covid, Trump canceling a debate, flip flopping on an economic stimulus package and resuming maskless rallies. What's the state of play with less than 3 weeks to go? Guests: NY Times National Political Correspondent Alex Burns and National Correspondent Trip Gabriel.

Segment two: NY Times media columnist Ben Smith talks about his big piece on a controversial Times reporter and his column on "How To Cover A Sick Old Man."

Guest List

Alexander Burns National Political Reporter, The New York Times

Trip Gabriel National Correspondent , The New York Times

Ben Smith "Media Equation" Columnist, The New York Times

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  • Get closer to this week’s important issues and events. Veteran Times correspondent Sam Roberts returns to television to discuss the big stories with journalists covering them and with leading newsmakers. Preview articles that will appear in The New York Times over the weekend, discover the back stories and savor the conversation that has distinguished the program for 25 years.

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