The Welcome to Jacobin Radio. I'm your host, Susie Wiseman.

Today we welcome back Robert Brenner and Mark Cooper to longtime left socialists

to get their views of the state of the election after a knockout convention

that lifted spirits and Kamala Harris's chances to defeat Trump. The

convention was historic in several ways.

It was pro-union and featured the UAW Sean Fain,

and the speakers and delegates were diverse, younger,

and more openly progressive on issues that matter.

But what does it all mean?

Judging by the polls, candidates Harris and Walt

successfully walked the delicate tight rope that is internal democratic politics.

Palestinian Americans were denied a chance to address the convention.

And while Harris called for a ceasefire and nodded

to the suffering in Gaza, She did not mention an arms embargo.

The climate catastrophe was also acknowledged but little more. It was still an

historic convention in multiple ways that we'll touch on while looking at the race ahead

We'll also ask for your support for this program and for KPFK during this summer fund drive all this when our program returns in just a moment. And welcome to the show. I'm Susie Wiseman. The Democratic Convention riveted attention this week in a masterfully choreographed spectacular show that showcased stellar speeches and a unified party in the face of Trump's authoritarian threat bolstered by recent Supreme Court decisions.

The stakes are high and the Democrats delivered.

Each night of the convention focused on the different constituencies that make up and divide the

Democratic tent. The first night saw speeches from the left of the party and the

labor movement. It was pro-union and featured the UAW Sean Fain.

The speakers and delegates were diverse, younger,

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