NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk was on the floor with delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In this episode, hear her conversations with lawmakers (Philadelphia Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and Senator Chris Coons) - and an unexpected appearance by Delaware Governor John Carney - on the night Hillary Clinton and President Biden took the stage at the DNC. She also spoke with former Congressman Patrick Murphy from Bucks County about his friendship with Gov. Tim Walz and his family.

1:06 – Philadelphia Council member Katherine Gilmore Richardson reflects on Hillary Clinton’s run in 2016

1:34 – Richardson on chants of “Lock Him Up” during Hillary Clinton’s speech

2:44 – Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean how she’s feeling being at the DNC for the first time

4:47 – Rep. Dean on President Joe Biden stepping aside and not running again

5:55 – Delaware Gov. John Carney joins the conversation to reflect on President Biden’s life in politics

8:30 – Delaware Senator Chris Coons on the historic nature of the DNC

9:21 – Sen. Coons shares the advice Pres. Biden shared with him

10:07 – Coons talks about Biden’s decision to step aside for Vice President Kamala Harris to run for the White House

11:05 – Coons discusses Biden’s potential impact on VP Harris’ campaign and possible administration

13:20 – Coons on protests regarding the Israel-Hamas War and the election

14:55 – Former Congressman Patrick Murphy from Bucks County shares insight into knowing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

17:02 – Murphy shares his thoughts on former President Donald Trump’s criticism of Walz’s military service

18:33 – Murphy how Bucks County voters will view Walz’s record as governor in Minnesota

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Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker’s spirited statements during the ceremonial roll call has made him one of the breakout stars of the Democratic National Convention. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Mayor Walker about his late sister and how she inspired him. She also spoke with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about Harris and the importance of Pennsylvania in the 2024 presidential election.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

Interview with Pete Buttigieg

:38 – The importance of Pennsylvania in the 2024 presidential election

1:18 – Kamala Harris’ stance on fracking

2:05 – Whether or not a Harris administration would be similar to Biden’s administration

3:02 – What the VP nomination process was like

4:05 – Attacks on Tim Walz’s military service

4:21 – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

5:16 – Whether or not Buttigieg would serve in a Harris administration

5:31 – Whether or not Buttigieg would run for president again

Interview with Mayor Dwan B. Walker

6:15 – Mayor Walker introduces himself and Aliquippa

6:30 – What the roll call was like at the DNC

7:03 – How Walker’s late sister inspired him

9:43 – What it’s like to nominate a Black woman as president

11:08 – What made Walker attend the DNC

11:34 – What Walker represents

12:33 – Speaking with voters about the economy

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with Parker about Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, Harris’ choice of Tim Walz as a runningmate over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Parker’s plans to turn out voters in Philadelphia this fall.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode.

:37 – Parker’s goals at the DNC

1:45 – Parker on whether Harris can win Pa. without Shapiro as her running mate

3:12 – Whether or not promoting Shapiro for VP ended up backfiring

4:46 – How Parker’s connections with Philly voters will impact the presidential election

6:50 – Whether or not Parker is nervous about what Harris could face as a woman of color running for office

8:21 – Trump’s comments on Harris’ race

9:23 – Whether she would consider no taxes on tips in Philly

12:06 – Whether she’d consider serving in a Harris administration

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