RNC Night 2: Melania Strikes a Different Tone

WNYC's Special Convention Coverage 2020 | Aug 26, 2020

At the second night of the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump, Eric Trump, Mike Pompeo and... Hunter Biden? Republicans focused on Trump's accomplishments, and cast his opponent as a corrupt actor.

In This Discussion:
Anita Kumar, White House correspondent and associate editor for Politico breaks down the takeaways from last night's televised events.

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

Congestion pricing hasn’t changed much about NYC’s air quality, city report finds

The report is the latest to examine the effects of congestion pricing.
Gothamist |

Bernie Sanders and Erin Brockovich Take on Data Centers

The senator introduced a moratorium on building the facilities that power A.I., and the noted activist on her project tracking the data-center construction boom all over the country.
The New Yorker Radio Hour |

Brian Lehrer Weekend: Woke; Venezuela; Public Shaming

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.
The Brian Lehrer Show |

Full Bio: Phillis Wheatley's Life, From Enslaved Woman to Published Poet,

All Of It with Alison Stewart |
YOU ARE ONLINE