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Why you won’t want to miss first Biden v Trump debate

CNN’s debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump will be a night of firsts, starting with the first time a former and current US president have slogged it out in a national televised rematch.

Matthew CranstonUnited States correspondent
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Washington | Don’t let the idea of America’s oldest two presidents yelling at each other dissuade you from grabbing some popcorn and watching the first rematch of its type in US history on Thursday (Friday AEST).

CNN’s debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, set in Atlanta, Georgia, will not only be the first time a former and current US president have slugged it out in a national televised debate, but the first without a live audience for almost 40 years.

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Matthew Cranston is the United States correspondent, based in Washington. He was previously the Economics correspondent and Property editor. Connect with Matthew on Twitter. Email Matthew at mcranston@afr.com

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