Here & Now for August 23, 2024

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz covers why Wisconsin was at the center of attention over the four days of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ben Wikler reacts to the 2024 DNC and the surge in energy with the nomination of Kamala Harris, Murv Seymour reports how Kamala Harris and Tim Walz rallied in Milwaukee, JD Vance recalled the 2020 riots in Kenosha, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore discusses Kamala Harris running to be the first woman of color as U.S. president, Wisconsin Democrats consider racist and misogynistic statements about Kamala Harris, Brian Schimming reacts to the DNC, Steven Potter reports why demonstrations outside the DNC carried a direct message to delegates and voters, younger Democrats attending the DNC in Chicago are hoping to make their voices heard, Tammy Baldwin discusses running for reelection in 2024, Trygve Olson discusses partisan politics and varying voter support in the 2024 U.S. Senate race and Steven Potter covers why elevating rural issues and getting out the vote are political priorities for Gary Hawley. Plus, Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross evaluate the DNC and the significance of nominating Kamala Harris. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for August 23, 2024. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-august-23-2024/?seriesID=59921