Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues
Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record as a district attorney and California attorney general isn't so simple.
Kamala Harris
The Obamas have endorsed Harris, capping a week where Democrats embraced her
The endorsements of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama cap a week where the Democratic party, for the most part, lined up behind Vice President Harris to become their nominee.
Kamala Harris, Revisited
With Kamala Harris entering the presidential race, we look back at what has shaped her personally and politically —from being the self-described "top cop" of California, to taking on a former president with dozens of felony convictions.
Kamala Harris already faces racism and sexism from Trump and Republicans
Vice President Kamala Harris is barreling towards the Democratic nomination for president.
Her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, has a record of personally attacking women of color who stand in his way.
Sexist and racist attacks on Harris have already started. How might they impact her bid for office?
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Her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, has a record of personally attacking women of color who stand in his way.
Sexist and racist attacks on Harris have already started. How might they impact her bid for office?
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Prime Minister Netanyahu urges U.S. to stand with Israel as war in Gaza nears 10th month
The Israeli leader spoke Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.
North Carolina lawmakers assess Harris' candidacy
North Carolina Republican Senate leader Phil Berger and Democratic Senator Paul Lowe share their thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of Kamala Harris' political experience.
Trump is expected to turn his full focus on Harris at first rally since Biden's exit from 2024 race
Donald Trump is holding his first public campaign rally since President
General Assembly members react to Biden dropping out of presidential race
The news of Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race was received differently by republicans and democrats in the North Carolina General Assembly. Republic State Senate leader Phil Berger and Democratic State Senator Paul Lowe share their thoughts on Biden's historic decision.
Biden's brand was overcoming obstacles. But this one, he couldn't beat
President Biden had made a career of digging in and proving the doubters wrong — until he finally met a political crisis he couldn’t ride out.
Three Kamala Harris Indicators
You may have heard some big news this past weekend: Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential election. This leaves Kamala Harris as the favorite to be the Democratic nominee.
On today's show, We imagine what can be, and we're unburdened by what has been: Kamala Harris' economics, delegate math in deciding the nominee and ... can Kamala Harris use Joe Biden's campaign money?
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On today's show, We imagine what can be, and we're unburdened by what has been: Kamala Harris' economics, delegate math in deciding the nominee and ... can Kamala Harris use Joe Biden's campaign money?
For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
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