This chapter examines the significance of Kamala Harris's selection as vice president and its potential effects on suburban voter behavior in the upcoming election. It also introduces a new podcast series, 'BOOM', which delves into the crucial events of 2020 and their lasting implications for American politics.
Tim Walz, a folksy Midwesterner who came late to politics, is on the Democratic ticket. We ask how he got there and whether he was the best tactical pick. A visit to Lebanon reveals a sense of foreboding, as a sharper war between Israel and Hizbullah seems inevitable (11:04). And the executives who just don’t know when to quit (19:53).
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