One Upside For Virtual Convention? No Jeers For Controversial Speakers
The Democratic National Convention's second night featured speeches from Colin Powell, Bill Clinton, Jill Biden, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — another eclectic political mix designed to bolster Joe B...
19 Elo 202014min
Not Too Far Left, But Left Enough: Kasich and Sanders Speak On DNC Night One
Those were the dual messages of the first night of the Democratic convention from former Republican governor of Ohio John Kasich and progressive firebrand Sen. Bernie Sanders.There was a heavy focus o...
18 Elo 202014min
The DNC Starts Tomorrow. Here's What To Watch For.
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and others will speak at the mostly-virtual Democratic National Convention. And, will conventions ever be the same?Want more? Sign-up for the NPR Politics Newsletter.This epis...
16 Elo 202015min
Life Kit: How To Vote By Mail
If you're planning to vote this fall, you can probably mail in your ballot instead of voting in person. NPR's Life Kit put together this guide for how to do that.To manage podcast ad preferences, revi...
15 Elo 202015min
Weekly Roundup: August 14th
President Trump opposes funding for the U.S. postal service because he believes it will make voting by mail easier. Led by a major donor to the president's campaign, the postal service has made a numb...
14 Elo 202029min
Trump's Executive Actions Are Less Than Meets The Eye
President Trump announced an executive action last weekend to grant an additional $400 in employment benefits after the White House and Congress failed to strike a deal. But, like the three other pron...
13 Elo 202011min
In First Campaign Event, Kamala Harris Prosecutes Trump
Kamala Harris came out swinging, forceful in her critiques of President Trump at her first appearance on the campaign trail since Joe Biden selected her to serve as his running mate. How effective wil...
13 Elo 202013min
Why Pick Kamala Harris For Vice President?
Who is Kamala Harris and why did Joe Biden select her to serve as his vice president and running mate? The NPR Politics team sits down to discuss the California senator's record, experience as a prose...
11 Elo 202015min
