Trump On a Roll While Dump Biden Chorus Grows

07/20/24 • 42 min

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As Republicans fall in behind the former president, will Trump’s VP choice alienate swing voters? And can the divide in Democrats bounce back?

Also, this hour, Lyndon B. Johnson’s daughter on political violence surrounding her father’s term and why he chose not to run for reelection.

Then, a week out from the Olympics, the Ukrainian athletes training despite violence and tragedy back home.

From my archives, 55 years since the moon landing. Spaceman Michael Collins on having the right stuff.

And, still having fun at 71, pop icon Cyndi Lauper on a life well lived, as she embarks on her farewell tour.

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As Republicans fall in behind the former president, will Trump’s VP choice alienate swing voters? And can the divide in Democrats bounce back?

Also, this hour, Lyndon B. Johnson’s daughter on political violence surrounding her father’s term and why he chose not to run for reelection.

Then, a week out from the Olympics, the Ukrainian athletes training despite violence and tragedy back home.

From my archives, 55 years since the moon landing. Spaceman Michael Collins on having the right stuff.

And, still having fun at 71, pop icon Cyndi Lauper on a life well lived, as she embarks on her farewell tour.

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RNC Strategist-Turned-Trump-Critic Sarah Longwell

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