How Viral Debate Videos Affect Civil Discourse | PBS News Hour

The assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk brought renewed attention to the ways Americans debate and engage in political dialogue. Kirk was known for his back-and-forth conversations with students and moments that often went viral. Former News Hour anchor Judy Woodruff reports on the spectacle that debate has become in the United States and what it means for our ability to disagree. It’s part of her series America at a Crossroads.

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