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Aug 28, 2024

On the ground coverage of the Democratic National Convention, which was not as joyful and unified as the party wanted it to seem.

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Background Sources

Ballot Deadline

“Fact Check: Ballot deadline has not passed in any US states.” Reuters Fact Check. July 30, 2024. Reuters.

Biden’s Speech: Stop Arming Israel Banner

“President Joe Biden Addresses Party Delegates at DNC Convention in Chicago.” C-SPAN.

“‘Stop Arming Israel’: Meet the DNC Delegates Who Unfurled Banner During Biden Speech.” Democracy Now! on YouTube.

Rep. Ro Khanna on the Young Turks

“‘I fear that if she doesn't make a clean break on Gaza policy, and say “here's how I'm going to be different”...that to me is the biggest risk….’” [x post] The Young Turks (@TheYoungTurks). August 23, 2024.

AIPAC Spending

“Pro-Israel US groups plan $100m effort to unseat progressives over Gaza.” Joan E Greve et al. April 22, 2024. The Guardian.

Gaza Death Toll

“Gaza rubble likely to conceal untold horrors to swell 40,000 death toll.” Malak A Tantesh and Emma Graham-Harrison. August 15, 2024. The Guardian.

Harris Speech

“Kamala Harris Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination.” August 22, 2024. C-SPAN.


Music

Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito

Editing

Pro Podcast Solutions

Production Assistance

Clare Kuntz Balcer