EPISODE · Aug 18, 2020 · 1H 28M
A Democracy, If You Can Keep It
from The Damage Report with John Iadarola · host TYT Network
The first night of the DNC included great speeches from Bernie Sanders and Michelle Obama and some not-so-great speeches from Republicans. Trump repeats his 2016 claim that he will only lose if the election is rigged. At an event honoring Susan B. Anthony, Trump suggests the election might have to be held again if universal mail-in-voting is implemented. Schools across the country are sending kids back home after COVID-19 outbreaks. Jared Kushner sees 170,000 dead Americans as a success. At a rally on Monday, Trump admitted his decision to move the American Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem was, “for the evangelicals”. Tamara Toles O’Laughlin joins to talk about 350.org’s work in the lead up to November’s election. Jackson White discusses his app Politiscope. Guest: Jackson White & Tamara Toles O'Laughlin Co-Host: Yasmin Khan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The first night of the DNC included great speeches from Bernie Sanders and Michelle Obama and some not-so-great speeches from Republicans. Trump repeats his 2016 claim that he will only lose if the election is rigged. At an event honoring Susan B. Anthony, Trump suggests the election might have to be held again if universal mail-in-voting is implemented. Schools across the country are sending kids back home after COVID-19 outbreaks. Jared Kushner sees 170,000 dead Americans as a success. At a rally on Monday, Trump admitted his decision to move the American Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem was, “for the evangelicals”. Tamara Toles O’Laughlin joins to talk about 350.org’s work in the lead up to November’s election. Jackson White discusses his app Politiscope. Guest: Jackson White & Tamara Toles O'Laughlin Co-Host: Yasmin Khan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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