Dems do the business at the DNC
The Democrats leave their convention on a high note while Trump struggles to get an insult to stick.
ABC journalist and podcaster Matthew Bevan joins Dr Emma Shortis on this After America to discuss the Democratic National Convention and Trump’s to set the agenda.
This discussion was recorded on Monday 26 August 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
Guest: Matthew Bevan, host and writer of If You’re Listening, the ABC // @MatthewBevan
Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis
Show notes:
‘Harris delivers warm and strong acceptance speech as Democrats take joy, hope and renewal to the electorate’ by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (August 2024)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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