The recent episode of The Excerpt podcast covered significant events including the killing of Hamas’ top leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Iran, and the retaliatory strike by Israel on Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Lebanon. Additionally, new clues emerged about Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice for running mate in the 2024 election. Des Moines Register Chief Politics Reporter Brianne Pfannenstiel discussed Harris’ failed 2019 campaign and the differences in her approach this time around. Local police foiled an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump by Thomas Matthew Crooks. USA TODAY Sports Columnist Nancy Armour analyzed the U.S. women’s gymnastics team’s gold medal win and its significance for star Simone Biles.
The podcast highlighted Harris’ current campaign strategy, which includes visits to battleground states with her potential running mate, aiming to announce a decision before the Democratic National Convention. The discussion with Pfannenstiel touched on Harris’ challenges in Iowa in 2019 and the advantages of inheriting Biden’s campaign infrastructure for this election. Harris is leveraging her background as a former prosecutor against Trump’s legal issues, emphasizing her ability to combat perpetrators. The positive energy surrounding Harris’ campaign, compared to the negativity in 2019, could propel her towards success in the upcoming election.
Overall, the podcast covered a range of topics from international conflicts to domestic politics and sports achievements, providing listeners with insights into current events and political developments leading up to the 2024 election.
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