No Audience For Upcoming Democratic Debate

The transcript discusses the impact of the coronavirus on public events, specifically focusing on the Democratic National Committee's decision to hold a debate without an audience at the request of the Biden and Sanders campaigns. It also highlights the media restrictions imposed by CNN and mentions how other programs like Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy are adapting by taping without live audiences.

Why did the Democratic National Committee decide to hold the debate without an audience?

• To increase television ratings

• Due to fear of the coronavirus

• To save costs on venue

• Because of a scheduling conflict

Where is the debate scheduled to take place?

• Los Angeles, CA

• Phoenix, AZ

• Chicago, IL

• New York, NY

What measure is CNN taking regarding journalists for the debate?

• Allowing only local journalists

• Providing a virtual press room

• Barring journalists from attending

• Hosting a post-debate press conference

Which of the following shows announced they would tape without a live audience?

• The Price is Right

• Saturday Night Live

• The Ellen DeGeneres Show

• Wheel of Fortune

What is the reason for other shows taping without a live audience?

• To improve sound quality

• To reduce production costs

• To follow a new trend

• Due to the coronavirus outbreak