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Harris "Prosecuting" Trump

Jul 23, 2024

Reporter Astead Herndon discusses Kamala Harris' potential prosecution of Trump, her journey to Democratic nominee, and the impact of her prosecutorial background on her campaign strategy. The podcast also explores Harris' legal record, environmental policies, and the contrasting narratives with Trump.

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Astead Herndon

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Quick takeaways

Harris strategically focusing on prosecuting Trump to raise awareness of alleged wrongdoings.

Harris's ability to adapt and communicate effectively with voters, showing growth as a politician.

Deep dives

Secret Service Resignation and Track Record

The head of the Secret Service resigned following acknowledged agency failures. Despite recent incidents, the Secret Service noted successful dissuasion of political violence, highlighting an impressive track record. Any mistakes by the agency risk broader societal erosion in civic trust.

Intro

2min

Examining Secret Service Laundry Service and Kamala Harris's Prosecution of Trump

3min

Kamala Harris' Presidential Nomination and Political Strategy

16min

Analyzing Growth and Strategic Changes in a Political Campaign

5min

Comparing Kamala Harris's Legal Record to Trump's Alleged Wrongdoings

2min

Contrasting Trump's Environmental Policies with Harris's Prosecutorial Record

4min

Astead Herndon, host of The New York Times' podcast The Run-Up, has been covering Kamala Harris for a while. He was the Times' campaign reporter for Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign, and last year he wrote the extensive and fairly devastating profile titled, "In Search of Kamala Harris" for The New York Times Magazine. He here to discuss Harris' skill set, why the cross pressures of the past are gone today, and what arguments she thinks will work against Donald Trump. Plus, as Harris embraces and emphasizes her role as prosecutor, an examination the effectiveness of that argument considering the scale of past prosecutions.

Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara

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