Barack Obama, the former U.S. President, takes center stage, delivering sharp critiques of Trump while rallying behind Kamala Harris. Politico's Eugene Daniels analyzes the shifting political landscape and excitement within the Democratic Party. Jeremy Kohler from ProPublica discusses controversial funding practices for anti-abortion groups in Missouri. New York Governor Kathy Hochul considers banning school phones, examining successful cases from other states, while celebrity news about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez adds a cultural twist to the conversation.