Media companies are pleading for presidential "debates" -- knowing perfectly well that these events would mostly be platforms for Trump's relentless lying and bluster on LIVE TV.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-trump-major-news-outlets-joint-statement-presidential-debates/
What media orgs want above all else is money, and they are certain that they'll make money by putting on these programs and "covering" them.
CBS News · Major news organizations urge Biden, Trump to commit to presidential debates