Why have Presidential Debates gone to Hell?

Bob Litan and I discuss in the latest Lyceum podcast

The presidential primary debates are just around the corner. You may have heard that Nikki Haley announced her bid for the GOP nomination today (video here).

I just had a great conversational podcast with my co-founder Bob Litan about how far the Presidential Debates have strayed from their ideal role as a vital educational and democratic institution. Lots of great memories shared about Dana Perino, Bill Casebeer, John Cinnamon, Lance Geiger, and of course my debate partner Steve Kiser from our college debate days. It's 37 minutes long. Listen here: