In an episode of newsroom the staff attempts to implement a new kind of debate, one which would resemble a cross examination. While it doesn't happen on the show, it can and should happen in real life. Newsroom is ending, but let's make the spirit live on. We have a congressional election in november. Contact the candidates and inquire as to whether or not they would submit to such a debate, contact the networks...tell them this is the kind of debate you want.