What Harris did — and didn’t — say in her big speech

Aug 23, 2024

Christian Paz, a journalist focused on democratic shifts in immigration policy, discusses the Democratic Party's surprising rightward shift amid political pressures. Will Hobson, who covers NFL concussion settlements, reveals troubling findings about outdated screening methods for brain injuries. They dive into Kamala Harris's acceptance speech, highlighting its themes and the surrounding media reactions. The episode also touches on new COVID vaccine authorizations and the significant drop in Black student enrollment at MIT following a Supreme Court ruling.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Themes of Underdog Resilience in a Significant Political Speech

02:16 • 2min

Contradictions in Political Promises and Immigration Policy Shifts

04:34 • 2min

Shifting Rhetoric on Immigration and NFL's CTE Compensation Failures

06:29 • 6min

Weekly News Roundup: COVID Vaccines, Admissions Data, and a Celebrated Medal

12:14 • 2min