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Groups Targeting Judges For Defeat

Groups are targeting a handful of judges for defeat in this year's retention elections. We talk to a pair of reporters about some of the more notable campaigns — and the motives of the people behind them.

Interview: Author Elizabeth Mitchell

We’ll discuss how a damaging hoax published by newspapers almost brought down the Union during the Civil War, and how hoaxes persist today with the author of the new book.

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WATCH LIVE: Vice Presidential Debate - 10/7

Vice President Pence and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris are debating in Salt Lake City. Their only face-off of the 2020 campaign comes with a wave of uncertainty with President Trump undergoing treatment for COVID-19. Follow live updates and fact-checks on the debate.

New On WILL: America Amplified - Election 2020 Talk Show

America Amplified: Election 2020 is a national talk show that will dive into the challenges facing America before and after election day on November 3. This six-part, one-hour weekly talk show will air Sundays from October 11 - November 15 on WILL-AM 580.

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