Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker talks inspiration, Pete Buttigieg speaks on the presidential race

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 election1:18 – Kamala Harris’ stance on fracking2:05 – Whether or not a Harris administration would be similar to Biden’s administration3:02 – What the VP nomination process was like4:05 – Attacks on Tim Walz’s military service4:21 – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.5:16 – Whether or not Buttigieg would serve in a Harris administration5:31 – Whether or not Buttigieg would run for president againInterview with Mayor Dwan B. Walker6:15 – Mayor Walker introduces himself and Aliquippa6:30 – What the roll call was like at the DNC7:03 – How Walker’s late sister inspired him9:43 – What it’s like to nominate a Black woman as president11:08 – What made Walker attend the DNC11:34 – What Walker represents12:33 – Speaking with voters about the economy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.