The Commentary Magazine Podcast

DNC, Day 1

Aug 20, 2024
Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, and Joe Biden, the 46th President, dive into the whirlwind of the Democratic National Convention. They discuss the electrifying atmosphere filled with shouting and speeches, questioning how effective it really was. Harris reflects on the emotional stories shared by new congressional members, while Biden critiques the party's focus on sentimentality over substantive policies. The conversation also touches on the role of protests and identity politics, alongside the expectations tied to political family titles.
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