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Aug 2024
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Kamala Harris's Headache With Progressiv...

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P.M. Edition for Aug. 20. As progressive leaders line up behind Kamala Harris, their supporters could cause headaches for Democrats. And how $13 billion in loans to help Elon Musk buy Twitter became the worst deal for several banks since the 2008-09 financial crisis. Plus, Italian officials say three top figures from tech, banking and law are presumed dead along with members of their families after a luxury yacht sank in Italy on Monday. Luke Vargas hosts from the floor of the Democratic convention. Danny Lewis hosts from New York City.


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