Weekly Roundup: August 7th
The NPR Politics Podcast
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Political Conventions in a Pandemic
This chapter delves into the challenges of holding political conventions during the pandemic, focusing on Joe Biden's virtual acceptance speech and its implications under the Hatch Act. It examines how these changes affect voter perception in a polarized environment and explores the complexities of reversing past administration policies, particularly regarding trade with China. The discussion also highlights the importance of substantive political dialogue, especially in the context of diverse communities and recent political gaffes.
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