debates – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog Articles and news about Mobile Security, Android, Apps, Social Media and Technology in general. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:49:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-psafe_blog_purple-shield-32x32.png debates – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog 32 32 <![CDATA[The Role of Tech Companies in Presidential Debates]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/role-tech-companies-presidential-debates/ Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:16:07 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=4803 We already can’t live without our social media apps, but we bet you didn’t know how important social media is becoming in the presidential race of 2016.

Presidential debates are always heated. Candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have had several televised pre-debates and one official debate already, and will have several more before the November election. Viewers are watching these debates in record numbers. In one of the debate events hosted by Matt Lauer — an event called the “Commander in Chief Forum” — more than fifteen million viewers tuned in.

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For those viewers who don’t tune in on the night of the event, social media channels play a big role in keeping voters informed. Video footage of the candidates — usually shortened into quick videos or shared as photo memes — is particularly important this year. On social media, people are sharing clips from the debates in greater and greater numbers.

Social media is shaping the debates, as well. As users share their thoughts and questions for presidential candidates on Facebook, Snapchat, and Google, these channels are sharing these ideas and concerns with the debates’ moderators.

For example, during the first debate on September 26, 2016, users shared their thoughts with NBC News via Facebook and Google. The moderator, Lester Holt, then took into consideration trending search topics, likes, and re-posts to figure out which issues were most important to voters in the election. Facebook Live also plays a role in the debates. If you sign into Facebook during the presidential elections, you’ll be able to watch real-time video and tune into an interactive screen that displays ongoing conversations and trending topics in the debate.

Snapchat is also getting into the action by covering each debate as a “live story.” These live stories let users see different perspectives from students, volunteers, and others in a narrative format. The next two debates are on Sunday, October 9, and Wednesday, October 19. How will you use social media to interact with the candidates?

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<![CDATA[The Best Ways to Stream the Presidential Debates Online]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/best-ways-stream-presidential-debates-online/ Tue, 04 Oct 2016 21:35:46 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=4349 The 2016 American presidential election is one of the most heated races in recent memory. The rivalry between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump has come to a head — demonstrated with no more intensity than in the fall debates.

There’s no better way to become more informed about your future president than watching these debates. However, you might feel you have to miss out if you don’t have a television. Don’t worry, though — there are several options for streaming the debates, as they happen live. Live streaming has already taken over the world, and the 2016 debates are no exception. Here are the best ways to stream.

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When are the presidential debates?
The first debate between the candidates took place on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 9pm Eastern Time, 8pm Central Time, 7pm Mountain Time, and 6pm Pacific Time. The next debates will air on Tuesday, October 4, Sunday, October 9, and Wednesday, October 19, 2016. All of the subsequent debates will air at the same time as the first one.

How can I stream these debates online?
The major cable networks will stream the debates for free, live on their websites and on their mobile platforms. CBS News streams the debate on CBSNews.com, as well as on devices like Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Roku. ABC News also streams the debates on its website and on its news apps. NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, and the NBC News apps will stream NBC’s coverage.

You can also watch the debates live on social networks like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. YouTube streams free coverage from NBC News, PBS, Fox News, Bloomberg, and Telemundo. Streams from Bloomberg are available for users on Twitter apps and on Twitter’s site (without a password).

ABC News has partnered with Facebook (at this link: Facebook.com/ABCNews) to stream the debates live on the social media platform for free. The partnership will also cover the debate between the vice presidential candidates Mike Pence and Tim Kaine. As you stream on Facebook, you can also comment on the candidate’s answers and see how other viewers are responding, too.

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