Claire McCaskill welcomes former Pennsylvania Congressman Charlie Dent as her co-host this week. Together, they lay out a framework for how to reach the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Then, Trymaine Lee, MSNBC correspondent and host of the podcast Into America joins to discuss how Black male voters are feeling about the candidates this election; and how, if it all, their voices are represented within the major parties. Then, a look ahead at tonight’s CNN interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, her first as the Democratic nominee. And we’ll wrap up with a conversation on the future of the Republican Party.

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The energy and enthusiasm of this week was infectious, but with the fanfare of the Democratic National Convention in the rearview, the campaign is gearing up for the battle to come. The Bulwark’s Tim Miller joins former Senator Claire McCaskill to reflect on their favorite moments of the week, as they talk through strategies the vice president should consider as she moves forward with momentum well earned. Then, Harris-Walz campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond stops by for some perspective from inside the campaign.

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Democrats are looking ahead as they close out the 2024 Democratic National Convention and gear up for the presidential election. The final night, titled“For Our Future,” focused on gun violence and promises for change. And all eyes were on the Vice President as she made history. The first Black woman and first Asian American person to accept a major party’s nomination for president, she delivered a momentous speech, introducing herself and promising to campaign for all American people. Listen to key moments of MSNBC’s special coverage led by Ari Melber, Joy Reid and Alex Wagner live from Chicago plus analysis from Rachel Maddow and the rest of the MSNBC team. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.

The Obamas came out swinging Tuesday night, and the momentum continued on night three of the Democratic National Convention, aptly themed “A Fight for Our Freedoms.” The evening was also a chance for voters to get acquainted with vice presidential nominee, “Coach” Tim Walz, a relative unknown to many Americans. Speakers for the night included Oprah Winfrey, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and capped by the vice presidential nominee himself. Listen to key moments of MSNBC’s special coverage led by Ari Melber, Joy Reid and Alex Wagner live from Chicago plus analysis from Rachel Maddow and the rest of the MSNBC team. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.

The Democratic National Convention continued in Chicago as delegates held a ceremonial roll call vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Night two focused on “A Bold Vision for America’s Future," with speeches from former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Listen to key moments of MSNBC’s special coverage led by Ari Melber, Joy Reid and Alex Wagner live from Chicago plus analysis from Rachel Maddow and the rest of the MSNBC team. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.

The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago Monday after delegates united behind Vice President Kamala Harris as their presidential nominee in a formal virtual roll call earlier this month. Night one of the convention focused on President Biden’s “leadership and legacy" and featured remarks from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, first lady Jill Biden, and culminated with a speech from the president himself. Listen to key moments of MSNBC’s special coverage led by Ari Melber, Joy Reid and Alex Wagner live from Chicago followed by analysis from Rachel Maddow and the rest of the MSNBC team. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.

Despite a party-wide effort urging Trump to pivot to policy, he just can’t seem to muster the discipline to talk about any issues. And for two former Senators who know the focus it takes to win a competitive race, it’s wild to watch. This week, former Senator Claire McCaskill’s Senate colleague Heidi Heitkamp joins her as guest-host. After weighing the latest musings from JD Vance’s audio vault, the two ‘post-menopausal grandmas' remind him that older women are still able to vote. Claire also asks Heidi to give some perspective on the unique opportunity the Harris-Walz team has to reach rural voters. Then, Cook Political Report’s Dave Wasserman stops by for a deep dive into the latest Harris-Trump polling, how to understand the margin-of-error in a given sample, and how the down-ballot races are shaping up after the shift to the vice president's candidacy.

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After another compelling week for Democrats, Vice President Kamala Harris hit the road with her newly minted running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. To illuminate the upshot of the pick strategically, Former Senator Claire McCaskill is joined by guest co-host David Jolly, former Congressman of Florida’s 13th District. The pair analyze the shifting dynamics in the race, which had been Trump's to lose, and why Harris has been underestimated in the past. Then, they’re joined by Politico’s politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin, who attended Walz’ debut in Philadelphia, to glean what he brings to the ticket and how the Trump campaign is responding.

Also, a note to our listeners: Claire’s good friend and co-host here on 'How To Win', Jennifer Palmieri, has moved on from our MSNBC and podcast family to join the Harris-Walz campaign. She'll be taking her wisdom and expertise to literally sort out how to win this fall. We love you Jen, and we wish you all the best!

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