A Trumpless Debate

Former president Donald Trump is the frontrunner in the Republican presidential primary. And with a healthy lead in the polls, he's skipping the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday. <br/><br/>So how do you prep for a big, televised debate when your biggest opponent decides not to show up?<br/><br/>That's been the question facing the eight Republicans who will be on stage in Milwaukee on Wednesday night.<br/><br/>In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.<br/><br/>Email us at considerthis@npr.org.