What's Next in US Presidential Race?
Amanpour23 Aug 2024

What's Next in US Presidential Race?

The Democratic National Convention concluded on Thursday night with Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepting the Democratic Presidential nomination, making her the second woman in American history, and the first Black and South Asian woman to accept the nomination. Hers is one of the shortest US Presidential campaigns – President Joe Biden dropped out of the race just over one month ago – and one of the most exciting. Evan Osnos, author of "Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now," joins the show to unpack Harris’ speech and preview what’s coming up in the race. Also on today's show: Jaime Harrison, Chair, Democratic National Committee; "Job" playwright Max Wolf Friedlich and actors and Sydney Lemmon; musician, songwriter and producer Jack Antonoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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