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Two conventions, two American realities

Two conventions, two American realities

A look back at two conventions and two contrasting portraits of the country ahead of the election this fall. Plus, how the Milwaukee Bucks’ strike signaled a new level of civil disobedience in sports.

Post Reports

August 28, 202027m 31s

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Show Notes

Political correspondent Dan Balz looks back at two very different conventions that painted two different portraits of America. Plus, NBA reporter Ben Golliver and sports columnist Jerry Brewer on what happened in the bubble and what it means for the role of sports in protests against racial injustice.

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