If Kamala Harris officially becomes the Democratic presidential nominee next month, she'll be the first woman of color to lead a major party's ticket.
Of course, that would not be her first, first.
Harris's entire career is a list of jobs that nobody who looks quite like her had held before, including California's attorney general, Senator, and Vice President of the United States.
Harris often stresses that while she may be a first, others paved the way.
Kamala Harris has had a career full of firsts – could she also be the first woman to become President of the United States?
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The Gist - Harris “Prosecuting” Trump
Astead Herndon, host of The New York Times' podcast The Run-Up, has been covering Kamala Harris for a while. He was the Times' campaign reporter for Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign, and last year he wrote the extensive and fairly devastating profile titled, "In Search of Kamala Harris" for The New York Times Magazine. He here to discuss Harris' skill set, why the cross pressures of the past are gone today, and what arguments she thinks will work against Donald Trump. Plus, as Harris embraces and emphasizes her role as prosecutor, an examination the effectiveness of that argument considering the scale of past prosecutions.
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1A - Kamala Harris’ Potential Picks For Vice President
Democrats are rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris as their new frontrunner for the nomination.
As her campaign takes shape, attention is turning to who she could choose as her running mate.
But with less than a month before the Democratic National Convention, she'll have to make her decision quickly.
We discuss who she might choose to join her ticket and how that choice could sway voters in key swing states.
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As her campaign takes shape, attention is turning to who she could choose as her running mate.
But with less than a month before the Democratic National Convention, she'll have to make her decision quickly.
We discuss who she might choose to join her ticket and how that choice could sway voters in key swing states.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - DNC Delegates Pivot After Biden Exits 2024 Race
A majority of delegates say they’re backing Vice President Kamala Harris, but the DNC Rules Committee will meet Wednesday to determine an official framework for how the party's nominee will be selected.
Reset checks in with three delegates from Illinois to discuss their concerns with weeks to go before the national convention.
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - COINDESK DAILY: Biden’s Exit Spurs $28M Daily Volume on Polymarket; Swan Bitcoin Drops IPO Plans
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the news in the crypto industry from the surge in Polymarket volume after Biden's dropout to Swan Bitcoin's halt on its IPO plan.
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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out from the Presidential race fueled a surge in Polymarket volume. Plus, Arkham Intelligence data shows that the U.S. government has transferred 58.742 bitcoin worth nearly $4 million to Coinbase and Swan Bitcoin has pulled its plan to take the company public.
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The Daily Signal - Head of Secret Service Resigns, Harris Holds First Campaign Rally, Sen. Bob Menendez to Step Down | July 23
TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:
- The head of the Secret Service resigns.
- Vice President Kamala Harris holds her first rally for president in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- President Joe Biden returns to the White House after having COVID-19.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver an address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.
- New Jersey Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez plans to resign from the Senate in August.
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The Indicator from Planet Money - The curious rise of novelty popcorn buckets
Even before the Dune: Part 2 popcorn bucket went viral this year, movie theaters have been trying all types of ways to lure customers back. There's reclining seats, expanded menu options and even more merchandise. Today on the show, we track the rise of the popcorn bucket and its afterlife on eBay.
Related episodes:
Coyote vs. Warner Brothers Discovery (Apple / Spotify)
Why platforms like HBO Max are removing streaming TV shows (Apple / Spotify)
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The Journal. - The Glitch That Crashed Millions of Computers
Last Friday, 8.5 million computers around the world stopped working. All kinds of businesses were impacted, from airlines to banks to hospitals. The cause was a routine update sent out by a software company called CrowdStrike. WSJ’s Robert McMillan explains how the meltdown happened and why Microsoft’s software was especially vulnerable.
Further Reading:
- Blue Screens Everywhere Are Latest Tech Woe for Microsoft
- CrowdStrike Made Its Name Fighting Technology Problems. Now It Has Caused One.
Further Listening:
- The Computer Glitch That Caused Nearly 1,000 Convictions
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Motley Fool Money - A Slow, Expensive Housing Market
Housing supply is slowly rising. So are prices.
(00:21) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss the state of home sales and earnings from UPS and Spotify.
Then, (14:52) Alison Southwick and Brian Feroldi continue their summer school series with a language arts class for investors.
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Companies discussed: UPS, SPOT
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: David Meier, Alison Southwick, Brian Feroldi
Producer: Mary Long
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones
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The Bulwark Podcast - Sam Stein and Ron Brownstein: Now We’re Talking
We may have been conditioned to just accept candidates who share their meandering thoughts or end sentences with 'anyway.' But Kamala Harris is delivering a big upgrade, and showing how a good political speech gets done. Meanwhile, what would Kamala's winning coalition—and her path to 270—look like? Plus, Trump may be having some buyer's remorse over JD Vance. Ron Brownstein and Sam Stein join Tim Miller.
show notes:
Ron's piece on Kamala's path to 270
Sam's piece on how the Dems got their shit together
Ron's book, "Rock Me on the Water"
show notes:
Ron's piece on Kamala's path to 270
Sam's piece on how the Dems got their shit together
Ron's book, "Rock Me on the Water"