 The face-off will take place in CNN's Atlanta studios. The two candidates will be just eight feet apart, standing at lecterns facing the two moderators. The debate will last 90 minutes, and the intent is for listeners and viewers to hear a substantive debate without distracting crosstalk. In a recent interview, former President Trump acknowledged the perception that he was too aggressive in the first debate in 2020, too often interrupting Joe Biden. Tonight, a candidate's microphone will be muted when he isn't being recognized to speak.