President Joe Biden has officially passed the torch to his vice president, Kamala Harris. Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago celebrated his legacy. Starting Tuesday, the focus shifts more to the future.
Convention organizers said they will highlight differences between the Harris-Walz campaign’s vision and that of the Trump-Vance ticket. Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is slated to speak, as are former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.
Some highlights to watch for Tuesday night:
- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who had been in consideration for Harris’ running mate
- Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
- Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois
- Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont
- New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
- Mesa, Ariz., Mayor John Giles, a Republican
Tune in this week to hear live special coverage from NPR of the DNC in Chicago. Listen through Thursday evening, from 6-8 pm. on 91.5 FM or stream at https://www.kjzz.org