During the State of the Union address, someone in the presidential line of succession sits in a secure, distant location. That person is the designated survivor in case of an attack on the Capitol.
In a new ABC drama, Kiefer Sutherland stars as a designated survivor — who becomes president.
NPR’s Eric Deggans joins Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson to discuss “ Designated Survivor” and the many shows across television networks that feature the President of the United States as a key character.
Guest
Eric Deggans, NPR TV critic. He tweets @Deggans.
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