The GOP candidates just had their third debate, but the larger debate may be why any of this even matters for the presidential race. Tara Palmeri and Julie Mason search for an answer to that question and more in their recap of Thursday’s debate, and give out the night’s gold, silver, and bronze medals in the process.

Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Julie Mason

Producers: Devon Manze and Conor Nevins

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