Intro

Biden ended his reelection bid and backed Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Reuters has details.

The Atlantic looks at the problems Biden’s withdrawal creates for the Trump campaign. And USA Today explains how the Trump campaign is turning its focus to Harris.

Harris’s life has been filled with milestones and firsts. Now she is close to becoming the Democratic nominee for president. The Los Angeles Times, which has covered her for years, explains what you need to know about her.

The Washington Post and Politico go behind the scenes of Biden’s decision to drop out, and the Wall Street Journal looks back at his 50 years at the center of power.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.