In this segment of Total Information AM with Tom Ackerman and Megan Lynch, they discuss the upcoming August debate stage for seven Republican presidential candidates. The interview features John Shaw, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, who sheds light on the qualifying process and the challenges faced by the candidates. Donald Trump's strong lead in the polls and the strategies of other candidates to stand out are also explored. The discussion includes speculations on whether Trump will participate in the debate and how potential vice presidential picks might have to navigate their positions.

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