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Live from the Democratic National Convention: Day 2
It’s day two of the live broadcast from the Democratic National Convention in Denver. AFL-CIO’s political director, Karen Ackerman discusses the role of big labor in this year’s election. Plus, outspoken comedienne, Margaret Cho, reacts to last night’s speeches.
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What are Brian and the rest of the WNYC team doing and thinking at the convention? Check out Brian's Twitter feed.
DNC Coverage: Hour 1
Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr., professor of Religion and African American studies at Princeton University, reacts to Michelle Obama's opening night speech.
Listen to the speeches from last night.
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Karen Ackerman, political director of the AFL-CIO, discusses organized labor issues and the Democratic party.
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Meet the Delegates: Virginia's Grindley Johnson
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The View From the Ethnic Press: Aswini Anburajan, a reporter with Feet in Two Worlds , a project of the Center for New York City Affairs at the New School, talks about the Democratic National Convention.
DNC Coverage: Hour 2
Sheila Krumholz, Executive Director of the Center for Responsive Politics, follows the money with a look at the convention sponsors and the latest in campaign fundraising.
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WNYC reporter, Bob Hennelly, previews tonight's speeches.
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Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight.com talks about the polls.
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Jonathan Alter, Senior Editor and Columnist for Newsweek Magazine, previews the Democratic National Convention.
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Meet the Delegates: California's Sheri Holland and Tim Allison
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Margaret Cho, host of the new VH1 series, “The Cho Show,” offers her cultural observations on Michelle Obama’s speech and the Democratic National Convention.
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