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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the 2024 presidential debates; a possible warning on social media and another ban of smartphones in schools; and the future and failures of one-party rule. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Ashley Lopez for NPR: Biden vs. Trump remains close, so next week’s debate offers them an opportunityJames Oliphant for Reuters: The Biden-Trump presidential debate: what to watch forShane Goldmacher and Reid J. Epstein for The New York Times: Trump, Biden and CNN Prepare for a Hostile Debate (With Muted Mics)Josh Barro for Very Serious: Of Course Biden Should Attack Trump for Being a Convicted FelonDr. Vivek H. Murthy in The New York Times: Surgeon General: Why I’m Calling for a Warning Label on Social Media Platforms and Sherry Turkle: Stop Googling. Let’s Talk.Consider This on NPR: ‘An unfair fight’: The U.S. surgeon general declares war on social mediaHoward Blume and Defne Karabatur for The Los Angeles Times: LAUSD approves cellph