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DSR Network.com slash by. Now please enjoy the show. The Hello and welcome to the DSR Daily. I am your host for today. Riley Fessler joined by Minnastine, Minna, how are you today?

I'm well, I'm enjoying convention coverage.

That makes one of us.

I did not partake of the convention last night, but perhaps you can give us some insight because my first story is on the convention at last night's convention,

former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered

powerful speeches endorsing Kamala Harris for the presidency.

Barack Obama highlighted the excitement and hope surrounding Harris, drawing parallels to his own rise in politics,

and framed the election as a critical choice for America's future.

Michelle Obama emphasized Harris's qualifications

and criticized those who have questioned her competence

while also taking aim at former President Donald Trump.

The Obama speeches were seen as a rallying call

to unite and energize the Democratic Party in the

final stretch before election day. Like I said I didn't watch the convention so Minna why

don't you give us some of your big takeaways from last night?

Yeah, I thought last night was a very strong night in the convention.

Obviously there's only been two but really strong speeches from a lot of great people like

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