The discussion took place over Facebook Live. October 01, 2020 Professor Anthony Fowler Harris Public Policy Professors William Howell and Anthony Fowler discussed the chaotic, norm-shattering first presidential debate in the 2020 presidential election cycle in a conversation on Facebook Live. Topics discussed included democratic backsliding, the candidates' relative performances, and Trump's refusal to condemn white supremacists or accept the results of the election. Professor William Howell Howell and Fowler are co-hosts, with Associate Professor Wioletta Dziuda, of Not Another Politics Podcast, and are affiliated with the Center for Effective Government at Harris. A Chaotic, Norm-Shattering Debate Together with the UChicago Center for Effective Government, we invite you to join Professors William Howell and Anthony Fowler live conversation about last night’s chaotic, norm-shattering Presidential debate, what it signifies for our democracy, and what else to watch for on the road to Election Day. Posted by The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Upcoming Events More events Drop-in Application Consultation Tue., June 10, 2025 | 8:30 AM Harris Evening Master's Program Information Session Wed., June 11, 2025 | 12:00 PM Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., June 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM