Politics chat: Is Democratic enthusiasm at 2008 levels? And, JD Vance struggles Democratic enthusiasm is high out of the DNC, but how does it really compare to 2008? Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. endorses the Trump campaign as Trump's running mate seems to struggle. Ayesha Rascoe
The Jackpod: Not going back On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the meaning of Kamala Harris’ rallying cry at the Democratic National Convention and four themes he observed.
The DNC didn't let a Palestinian American speak. The uncommitted movement took note NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Abbas Alawieh, an uncommitted delegate from Michigan, about the movement's next steps after the DNC did not allow a Palestinian American speaker on the main stage Scott Simon
6 takeaways from the DNC, and what it means for both parties going forward It might have been all that Democrats hoped for and more, but how might the DNC set up candidates — in both parties — for the last leg before the election? Sarah McCammon
19-year-old first-time delegate from California shares his experience at the DNC NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Christian Figueroa who, at 19, became a first-time delegate from California at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. D. Parvaz
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan could be nation’s first Indigenous woman to serve as governor Flanagan, a former state lawmaker and children’s advocate, would ascend to the office if Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz win in November. Dana Ferguson
A new mail-voting exhibition is a reminder that its use dates back to the Civil War A new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum is a reminder that voting by mail with absentee ballots in the U.S. goes back more than 160 years before the COVID-19 pandemic. Hansi Lo Wang
Understanding Nebraska’s dueling abortion initiatives Nebraska voters will face two competing abortion question on the ballot this fall - one in favor of expanding abortion access and one opposed. Mary Louise Kelly
Takeaways from the highlights of the DNC Takeaways from Vice President Harris' nomination acceptance speech and the Democrats' big week in Chicago. Mary Louise Kelly
Trump refines his message at a rally in Arizona Trump speaks at his first rally since the Democratic convention, giving him a chance to refine his message now that Harris is the official nominee. Ailsa Chang
