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The media's role in democracy, why debate moderators can't win, Dodgers v. Cubs
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Oct 19, 2016
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The media's role in democracy, why debate moderators can't win, Dodgers v. Cubs

This presidential election has scrutinized the media more than ever before, the plight of the debate moderator, we hear from a Cubs fan and a Dodgers fan.

File photo: Dodger Stadium July 7, 2010 - The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-0.
File photo: Dodger Stadium July 7, 2010 - The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-0.
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This presidential election has scrutinized the media more than ever before, the plight of the debate moderator, we hear from a Cubs fan and a Dodgers fan.

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We all have biases; it's the job of each journalist to report around them, The Poynter Institute's Al Tompkins says.
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How do you keep candidates on time and on topic? When do you interject and when do you stay quiet? It's hard out there for a moderator.
Listen 11:54
How much should Dodgers manager Dave Roberts get credit for his team's post-season success? NFL ratings continue to slide. And, are Rams settling into the right win-loss record for a team that's still under construction?
Listen 7:40
For SoCal fans with roots in Chicago, does the current Dodgers vs. Cubs matchup present a quandary? Actually, not really.
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The Ride's Sue Carpenter continues her efforts to rid herself of her car.
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Chocolate milk could be heading back to L.A. schools in an effort to cut food waste. A food researcher and health advocate explain why they're for and against the idea.
Listen 8:04
California clinics offer costly treatments for everything from spinal cord injuries to breast augmentation. There's a reason some sound too good to be true.
Listen 8:26
A mission from Earth entered the Martian atmosphere Wednesday morning, but this one wasn't carrying an American flag.