What to watch for at Biden and Trump's first debate

The BBC's Sarah Smith looks at what's at stake for both men as they prove they're worth a second White House term.

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While this is their first debate this year, both men took the stage together twice in 2020.

The BBC's North America Editor Sarah Smith looks at what we can expect from the pair in this high stakes meet-up.

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