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Harris Makes Her Final Case, and Trump Seizes on ‘Garbage’

Oct 30, 2024

Jack Nicas, Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times, dives into the urgent environmental issues facing Brazil, particularly the alarming increase in illegal deforestation and its devastating impact on biodiversity. He discusses how ranchers are using harmful chemicals that threaten critical habitats and indigenous communities. The conversation also touches on the broader implications for consumer protection in the airline industry, as new rules for automatic refunds aim to support travelers affected by significant disruptions.

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Quick takeaways

Kamala Harris emphasized strategic bipartisan proposals and positioned herself as a problem-solver contrasted with Trump's divisive rhetoric.

Donald Trump's campaign is leveraging polarizing remarks to energize his base, reminiscent of tactics used during his 2016 election run.

Deep dives

Kamala Harris's Closing Argument

Kamala Harris presented her closing argument to voters by emphasizing her plans and priorities in stark contrast to Donald Trump. She positioned herself as a problem-solver ready to address issues like abortion rights and childcare, framing Trump as a threat to democracy. Her speech was strategically delivered at a location significant for its ties to January 6, underscoring the differences between her campaign and Trump’s approach, which she criticized as lacking in policy specifics. By focusing on detailed proposals, Harris aimed to rally undecided voters and highlight her commitment to bipartisan solutions for the American public.

Intro

5min

Civilians Caught in Conflict and Threats to Biodiversity

2min

Illegal Deforestation and the Impact on College Sports and Consumer Protections

4min

Plus, refunds for canceled flights.

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On Today’s Episode:

Harris’s Mission: Disqualify Trump, but Extend a Hand to His Voters, by Lisa Lerer and Shane Goldmacher

Trump and His Allies Link Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Comment to 2016 ‘Deplorables’ Remark, by Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman

The New Threat to Brazil’s Forests: Chemicals, by Jack Nicas and Flávia Milhorance

With Conference Realignment, College Athletes Are All Over the Map, by Billy Witz

Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions: New Airline Rule Goes Into Effect, by Christine Chung