On May 23, in our third Class Conversation, John Neikirk interviewed Janet Brown, Executive Director of the Commission on Presidential Debates(CPD). Janet’s long history (since 1986) with the CPD was evident in her detailed comments about the politically neutral process the CPD has developed, and the importance of our approach to other countries.

In a recent development the two major political parties appear to be developing their own approach to the Presidential Debates.  Time will tell if it holds up for a set of debates in June and September between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. In the meantime, hats off to Janet and J.O. for calm and clarity.