The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

Experts say tonight’s Prime Time debate could still sway voters as the presidential campaign enters its final, heated stage

Could tonight’s presidential debate change the race? Experts weigh in

As polling day nears and the presidential campaign grows nastier by the day, the final debate will take place this evening on RTÉ’s Prime Time. But will it be decisive?

Presidential elections are rarely won in debates, but it is possible to lose an almost certain victory in that crucial final clash.

In today’s episode of The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast, behavioural psychologist Nuala Walsh advises undecided voters to focus on the “cringe” factor, while Acting Political Editor Paul Hosford says he doesn’t believe the election is over for Heather Humphreys.