From Washington: Will Policy Or Performance Be At the Core of the DNC?

Since Vice President Kamala Harris has become the Democratic presidential nominee, enthusiasm amongst Democrats has skyrocketed — especially with young voters, a voting block that has proven valuable in a tight presidential race. However, is this energy the result of a “Harris Honeymoon” period that will die down before November, or is it a movement that will stay at the heart of the Democratic Party for the foreseeable future? Executive Director of Voters of Tomorrow Santiago Mayer explains why many young voters are rallying behind Vice President Harris despite her previously low approval rating and how the growth his organization is seeing while mobilizing youth voters could be monumental.

On Monday, the Democratic National Convention will return to Chicago for the first time in 28 years. Between the growing unrest over the Israel-Hamas war and President Biden stepping down from his 2024 presidential campaign, many are drawing comparisons between the current race for the White House to that of 1968. Professor of History and Chair in Presidential Studies at Chapman University Luke Nichter examines the similarities between the past and current political climates and shares what listeners can learn from the events of the past.