VP Harris & Foreign Policy; Public Health Update; Democrats & Climate; Meeting Your Idols
The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 27, 2024
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On today's show:
- Ryan Grim, co-founder of Drop Site News, co-host of Counterpoints, and author of many books, including The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution (Henry Holt and Co., 2023), discusses Kamala Harris' foreign policy objectives based on her speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago last week, what she's expressed on the campaign trail, and her work as vice president in the Biden administration.
- Eliza Fawcett, NYC reporter for Healthbeat.org, a new public health news site, talks about the new COVID vaccines, West Nile cases in NYC, and the concern over an outbreak of mpox overseas.
- Maxine Joselow, Washington Post reporter focusing on climate change and the environment, talks about why Democrats did not make significant mention of climate at the DNC and in recent stump speeches.
- Listeners share their experiences of meeting their favorite artists, performers, athletes, or other famous folks, in light of the debate surrounding boundaries between fans and celebrities.
Transcripts are posted to each segment as they become available.
