The Daily

Two Cities in Mourning

Aug 8, 2019

Mitch Smith, a Midwest correspondent for The New York Times, and Michael Crowley, a White House correspondent, delve into the aftermath of devastating mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso. They share poignant community sentiments, highlighting grief and calls for change amid political tensions. The podcast explores how President Trump's divisive language affected the healing process, the complexities of political leadership during crisis, and the mixed reactions from local residents, emphasizing the need for unity in turbulent times.

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Episode guests

Michael Crowley

Mitch Smith

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Episode notes

Intro

1min

Healing Amidst Division

9min

Community Response to Leadership During Crisis

3min

Aftermath of El Paso: Tension and Unity

8min

Political Visit Amidst Tragedy

4min

Divided Responses to Mass Shootings and Political Turmoil in Puerto Rico

3min

President Trump traveled on Wednesday to Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, where mass shootings killed 31 people. Our colleagues described the scene in both cities. Guests: Mitch Smith, who covers the Midwest for The New York Times, and Michael Crowley, a White House correspondent. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.

Background reading:

President Trump began a day set aside for healing in Dayton and El Paso by lashing out at rivals, using the kind of divisive language that prompted protests in both cities even before he arrived.
Across El Paso, some residents worried that Mr. Trump’s visit might do more harm than good.

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