We preface our main program with Bob Hennelly's commentary on the RNC Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hennelly has been watching and listening to the speeches. He finds that the Republican party apparently trying to rebrand itself as the people's party or the workingmens. Party. This is a bit disingenuous, considering its connections the the major anit-unionists. A homeless man was shot and killed in Milwaukee by two police officers who had been brought in from Columbus, Ohio. The shooting occurred at least a mile away from the convention venue. The National Security Apparatus is apparently too incompetent to protect Trump, but competent to shoot others. The downtown in Milwaukee is basically an armed camp and a militarized zone. There is no foot traffic, and no businesses appear to be profiting from the influx of new customers due to the convention.

Part 1:

We talk with Phoebe Petrovic, a writer for Propublica about how the radical right is influencing/ taking over the Republicans. White christian nationalism is important to them. They have used the excuse that they are defeating 'demons' when attacking Democrats and liberals. Ignoring laws and courts is now the preferred method of attack. A strategy that has been effective for them is the “swing counties” strategy. By dominating counties, they are able to effect the changes that they want.

Part 2:

We talk with Luke Goldstein, writing fellow at the American Prospect. We discuss the Biden opponents in the Democratic party, and how they are debating and pushing back on the 'virtual roll call' , which is designed to stifle discussion and opposition to Biden's candidacy.

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