Geopolitical Tensions and the Implications of Political Gambling

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This week, we discuss the Democratic National Convention, the effort to appeal to more moderate voters, and Kamala Harris’s masterful acceptance speech.

Next, we talk about Harris’s “price gouging” plan and economic policy proposals and the consequences of using Congress’s dysfunction as a backstop for bad policy proposals.

Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we talk about the different ways foreign countries are trying to shape public opinion and the election. We also dive into the tension between protecting free speech and preventing foreign election interference.

Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 

Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)

Craig Snyder (Fmr. Chief of Staff for Arlen Specter)

Segments this week:

(02:38) The Democratic National Convention 

(25:58) Harris’s Economic Plan

[Politicology+] The influence of foreign countries on our elections and the tension between protecting free speech and preventing election interference. 

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Related reading:

Segment 1:

CNN - Takeaways from the third night of the Democratic National Convention | CNN Politics

ABC News - Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger set to round out slate of GOP speakers at DNC supporting Harris - ABC News

WP - Protest march on DNC draws crowds but doesn't overwhelm

Segment 2: 

Financial Times - Harris’s economic plan: grocery prices, housing credits and tax rises

WP - Opinion | Kamala Harris’s price gouging proposal is a terrible idea - The Washington Post

WP - Harris one-ups Trump on populist plays

CNBC - Biden slams corporations over high consumer costs

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