The Gist

How Do You Prep to Debate a Dumpster Fire?

Jonathan Prince has coached several Democratic candidates before major debates. Here’s his advice for Hillary Clinton.

Workers prepare the stage for the second presidential debate at Washington University on Oct. 7 in St. Louis. 

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On The Gist, Jonathan Prince has helped candidates such as Bill Clinton and John Edwards prep for high-stakes debates. Now, he’s got some advice for Hillary Clinton as she faces round No. 3 with the most unpredictable candidate of the modern era. Prince has worked for the Clinton and Obama administrations, but now he’s the head of communications for Spotify.

For the Spiel, how do you rig the most well-observed election on Earth? The answer is: You don’t.

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