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Watch: S2024 E317

57m 46s

Walz says GOP 'playing with fire' by 'demonizing' Harris

7m 42s

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is among those being vetted as a possible running mate for the Democratic ticket. Walz joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his support for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Harris lays out case against Trump in first campaign event

9m 27s

Vice President Kamala Harris has been laying out her game plan against Donald Trump in her first major outing since President Biden's departure from the 2024 race. Her trip to Wisconsin comes as Harris is getting more support from powerful allies back in Washington and more cash from donors around the country. Laura Barrón-López reports.

Secret Service director resigns after rally security failure

5m 11s

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday, ten days after a security failure nearly led to the assassination of former President Trump. Cheatle faced bipartisan criticism during testimony Monday before the House Oversight Committee. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Carol Leonnig of The Washington Post and author of “Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service."

House committee grills Secret Service director over security

4m 35s

A little more than a week after the assassination attempt on former President Trump, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle appeared in front of the House Oversight Committee and lawmakers from both parties were visibly angry with her testimony. It comes as calls for her resignation grow and the investigations into the agency multiply. Nick Schifrin reports.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats supporting Harris

10m 17s

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the future of the presidential race with President Biden dropping out and Democrats lining up to support Vice President Kamala Harris.

A look at Kamala Harris' legal and political career

9m 51s

From the daughter of immigrants to the favorite for the Democratic presidential nomination. William Brangham has a look at Vice President Kamala Harris' record and how she arrived at this pivotal moment.

Harris is 'coalition builder' country needs, Padilla says

7m 2s

While some Democrats are hoping for an open convention, party support for Vice President Kamala Harris solidified on Monday. Sen. Alex Padilla of California assumed Harris’ seat in the Senate when she became vice president and he has endorsed her for president. Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Padilla about his backing.

Doggett on Harris enthusiasm: 'We have a fighting chance'

6m 39s

With Democratic support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee seems to be solidifying, some in the party still want to see an open convention. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first Democratic lawmaker to call on President Biden to abandon his bid. Now he’s calling for an open convention. Amna Nawaz spoke with Rep. Doggett about his thoughts.

Harris solidifies Democratic support to replace Biden

9m 29s

Vice President Kamala Harris is entering uncharted territory after President Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. Harris is already the favorite to win the Democratic nomination. Despite the Trump campaign's fast attacks on Harris, Democrats are energized and are trying to turn the tables on the Republican narrative. Laura Barrón-López reports.

What to know as Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race

10m 38s

With support from Democrats eroding by the day, President Biden announced he’s dropping out of the 2024 race and endorsing Vice President Harris to be his party’s nominee. Harris later said in a statement, “My intention is to earn and win this nomination.” White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López, political correspondent Lisa Desjardins and NPR’s Domenico Montanaro join John Yang to discuss.

A look ahead at election laws as Democrats pick new nominee

5m 19s

Democratic Party officials will now have to negotiate state election laws, just six weeks from when the first mail-in ballots go out to voters in North Carolina. For more, John Yang speaks with Rick Hasen, a professor at UCLA Law School and expert on election law.

Judy Woodruff on the historical context of Biden’s 2024 exit

6m 9s

President Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid is unprecedented in many ways, but the path from one president to another — and from one nominee to another — has not always been a straight line. Judy Woodruff joins John Yang to discuss how this moment fits into the context of American history.

The normalization of Syria’s dictator in the Middle East

8m 11s

For 14 years, the authoritarian regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has waged a bloody war against the Syrian people, killing and displacing millions. Other Arab states and the West had shunned Syria in response, making it a pariah. But now, relations with the Syrian dictator are beginning to thaw. Ali Rogin speaks with the Middle East Institute’s Charles Lister to learn more.

More migrants attempt risky Pacific Ocean route to the U.S.

5m 40s

2023 was one of the deadliest years on record for migrants crossing the southern U.S. border. Experts say tougher enforcement is pushing migrants to take more dangerous risks, like using the Pacific Ocean to try to reach San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico, resulting in a spike in drownings. Gustavo Solis of KPBS in San Diego reports.

Why some conservative lawmakers want to end no-fault divorce

6m 30s

Right now, couples in all 50 states who want to end their marriage can get what’s called a no-fault divorce, where neither side has to prove that the other did something wrong. But some Republican lawmakers in a handful of red states want to get rid of it, saying it’s unfair to men and makes divorce “too easy.” Law professor Joanna Grossman joins John Yang to discuss.

How a software update sparked tech disruptions worldwide

8m 2s

A tech outage around the globe halted flights, disrupted emergency services and created headaches for businesses. The underlying problems behind the glitch were fixed by Friday afternoon, but the ripple effects lasted throughout the day and may continue into the weekend. William Brangham discussed what went wrong and the risks with Bruce Schneier, an expert in computer security and technology.

GOP convention ends with 3rd Trump nomination, unified party

5m 14s

Republicans capped off their national convention in Milwaukee Thursday night with a speech from the man who has reshaped the party in his image, former President Donald Trump. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Pressure mounts as more Democrats ask Biden to step aside

4m 55s

The pressure is mounting on President Biden to step aside from his campaign. Ten more congressional Democrats called for Biden to exit the race, but his campaign insists he’s staying in and remains committed to staying at the top of the ticket. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

Russian 'sham trial' is appalling, WSJ publisher says

5m 48s

After a rushed, secretive trial, a Russian court convicted American journalist Evan Gershkovich in a case the U.S. dismisses as a sham. The Wall Street Journal reporter was sentenced to 16 years in a high-security penal colony. He is the first American journalist arrested by Russia on espionage charges since the Cold War. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Wall Street Journal publisher Almar Latour.

Brooks and Capehart on the pressure on Biden to end his bid

10m 10s

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including former President Trump formally accepting the Republican nomination after his assassination attempt and President Biden vowing to stay in the race amid pressure from Democrats.

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