This chapter examines Kamala Harris's rise as the Democratic candidate against Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. It discusses the shifting political dynamics following Joe Biden's withdrawal and the renewed optimism among Democrats, despite a competitive electoral landscape. The chapter also explores the focus on mood and identity in Harris's campaign amidst increasing scrutiny of her policy proposals.
As Democrats convene in Chicago, polls suggest Kamala Harris is ahead by a whisker in the US presidential race. Can the party sustain the momentum? In hospital, your recovery may depend not just on diagnostic technology or the drugs you take, but whether your doctor is a woman (10:11). And new research into elephant communication suggests the creatures may have something akin to names (16:34).
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