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Senator Kamala Harris made history when she became the first Black Woman to run for Vice President on the Democratic ticket. Brittany and Eric reflect on this moment and hear reactions from some friends of the show.
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Democrats make the case for Joe Biden at their virtual convention. The postmaster general halts changes. Parents set up learning pods. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.
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We unpick the A-level algoshambles, discover why 1.3 million Covid tests disappeared from the government's statistics last week, and for reasons that may become clear, we examine the chance of being hit by a bus. Plus, what does poker teach us about the role of randomness in our lives?
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Postal Service Suspends Cuts: AP, WaPo, Axios, CNN
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Trump RNC Speech Preview: WaPo, USA Today, FOX News
S&P 500 Closes at Record High: CNBC, WSJ, WaPo, AP
Oracle in Talks to buy TikTok: CNBC, The Guardian, Reuters, WSJ
Asteroid Makes Close Pass by Earth: Space.com, CBS News, Cnet
New Toast-Yay Girl Scout Cookie: USA Today, CNN, Forbes, Girl Scouts
Work Wednesday: Amazon to Add Thousands of Corporate/Tech Jobs: TechCrunch, CNBC, Amazon
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In the interview, Slate’s Will Saletan is here to discuss the first night of the Democratic National Convention. He and Mike unpack how the party is positioning itself as the party of normalcy while still acknowledging the ways progressives like Bernie Sanders pushed the party forward. They look at how conservatives might flip any of the democrats talking points on them, and the coronavirus of it all.
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The Democrats coming out swinging at their virtual convention. President Trump defends post office changes. Two weeks lost in the wilderness. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.
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