Aaron Blake, a senior political reporter, and Maeve Reston, a national political reporter covering the 2024 race, dive into how Vice President Harris connects with young voters. They discuss her successful Milwaukee event that transformed voter sentiment and how social media memes are reshaping her public image. The duo analyzes the impact of environmental issues on Harris's appeal, and they explore the quirky phenomenon of affectionate memes stemming from her lighthearted comments. Their insights touch on the evolving electoral landscape as the election approaches.

Political analyst Aaron Blake and discussion expert Elahe Izadi discuss potential VP picks for Kamala Harris, focusing on candidates like Josh Shapiro, Governor Kelly, Gretchen Whitmer, Roy Cooper, Andy Beshear, and JB Pritzker. They delve into each candidate's background, potential impact on the 2024 election, and the selection timeline for Harris' running mate.

Aaron Blake and Colby Itkowitz from The Washington Post discuss Kamala Harris's campaign, GOP reactions, and the shift from Biden to Harris. They analyze polls, delegate selection, and potential nominees. The episode explores the impact of President Biden's decision on Harris's campaign and the GOP's evolving strategy.

President Biden announces he won't seek reelection in 2024, sparking speculation on Dems beating Trump. Analysis on implications of Biden's decision and potential Kamala Harris campaign. Challenges and criticisms for Harris as a candidate. Exploring Biden's withdrawal and Harris's historic opportunity.

The podcast discusses the Republican National Convention, Trump's acceptance speech post-assassination attempt, and senior Democrats expressing concerns about Biden's fitness. It also explores the humorous trend of an ear bandage at the convention and the internal dynamics within the Democratic Party.

This episode discusses the internal tensions within the Democratic Party over President Biden's candidacy, with calls for him to step down. It explores the impact of national polls and debates on the party's position. Biden's shift towards Supreme Court reform and progressive support is also highlighted, along with updates on the party's campaign strategy.

Senior political reporter Aaron Blake discusses the dark and ominous tone at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. He highlights the aggressive rhetoric against Democrats, the resurfacing of divisive language in politics, and the potential impact on the Democratic nominee selection.

Senior political reporter Aaron Blake sits down with The Campaign Moment producer Laura Benshoff for a special play-by-play episode of the most important moments of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee so far and what’s next for the GOP. They break down the moment when Donald Trump walked out onto the convention floor in his first major appearance since the assassination attempt. They also talk through the divisive rhetoric heard in several of the speeches Monday night and discuss the Republican Party’s efforts to reach new voters. Today’s show was produced by Laura Benshoff and Charla Freeland. It was mixed by Sam Bair. It was edited by Lucy Perkins and Mary Jo Murphy. Thanks also to Trinity Webster-Bass. Subscribe to Aaron’s newsletter, The Campaign Moment, here. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

This podcast discusses the aftermath of an assassination attempt on Trump, Secret Service scrutiny, dropped charges against Trump, and the announcement of VP pick J.D. Vance. They explore the impact of misinformation, loyalty concerns, and Vance's alignment with Trump.

This week, Biden vowed in his high-stakes press conference on Thursday night to remain in the race, but it’s unclear if his message satisfied voters. His speech followed new polling this week that suggests that more than half of Democrats want Biden to drop out of the race. It also found that the overall race hasn’t changed much, and that Trump and Biden are locked in a dead heat. Post Reports co-host Martine Powers talks with senior political reporter Aaron Blake and national politics reporter Hannah Knowles about how Democratic voters and politicians feel about Biden, and why Trump has been so quiet during a tumultuous moment in his opponent’s campaign. They also dig into what to expect at next week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Today’s show was produced by Laura Benshoff. It was edited by Lucy Perkins and Mary Jo Murphy and mixed by Rennie Svirnovskiy. Subscribe to Aaron’s newsletter, The Campaign Moment, here. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.