Strategic Alliances at the Democratic National Convention

President Obama and Michelle Obama delivered rousing speeches on the second night of the Democratic National Convention. Lil Jon performed during the ceremonial roll call. And Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff delivered a speech about the role Kamala Harris plays in his blended family.

This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

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