Today, we look at Kamala Harris taking centre stage at the Democratic National Convention, as she is poised to become presidential nominee.

With just 11 weeks until the American people go to the polls, Kamala Harris will be nominated as the official Democrat presidential nominee on Thursday at the DNC in Chicago. Will we learn more about Harris’ policies? What will President Biden Say? Could Beyoncé make an appearance?

Adam is joined by Americast host Anthony Zurcher and Caitriona Perry, BBC news chief presenter

Plus, Adam speaks to Zoe Kleinman, BBC technology editor, about the British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch who is amongst the six people missing after a yacht sank off the coast of Sicily. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Miranda Slade and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.