The 2nd figure is a Transcript Explorer screenshot of a Turn Chart using transcript from the frst 2020 presidential debate between Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and moderator Chris Wallace. This figure reveals several key insights such as: the amount of talk and the number of conversational turns from each speaker can be quickly compared. For instance, the moderator contributes significantly more turns than one might expect. A closer look at the Turn Chart shows that many of the moderator’s longer turns introduce new topics, often initiating three-part sequences: the moderator poses a question, a designated speaker responds, and a third speaker follows up. In contrast, shorter turns that occur in rapid succession across all speakers signal moments of overlapping talk, where the moderator and candidates compete for the conversational floor. As the figure shows, these moments can be examined more closely by clicking to interact with video of the debate.