Debate disasters and developing a civil conscience

Published: Sept. 30, 2020, 5:42 p.m.

Last night there was a strong contrast between the civil Utah gubernatorial debate and the unruly presidential debate. While our emotions are high in a contentious election year complicated by the COVID pandemic, we need better examples of discussion and decision-making among our leaders. It is time to delete debate disasters like this and develop a civil conscience.  ‘Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson,’ Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political news and current events, providing higher ground for today's discussions. Listen live Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com, or on the app. Listen on-demand as a podcast on your favorite platform or web browser. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  Want more Boyd? Don’t forget to listen to his Deseret News podcast ‘Therefore, What?,’ sign up for his weekly newsletter, and follow him on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.