Summary
It’s Joe Biden’s most important decision of the campaign: who will he pick as his potential vice president? We know it’s going to be a woman, we know he’ll announce soon, and we know some of the names in the frame. Emily, Jon and Anthony assess the people who could soon be a heartbeat away from the vice presidency, and talk to former Health Secretary and VP contender Kathleen Sebelius about the arduous vetting process.
Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producer: Harriet Noble Editor: Dino Sofos
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| 0:00.0 | BBC Sounds, Music, Radio, Podcasts. |
| 0:04.8 | Last week on America, we brought you news of Kanye West's presidential bid. |
| 0:10.9 | And this week, we bring you news as well that Kanye West's presidential bid is no more. |
| 0:18.3 | Well, this is all very surprising. |
| 0:19.9 | He had started hiring people to his campaign team. |
| 0:22.8 | He was trying to get on the ballot in Florida, in other states. |
| 0:26.2 | And a member of that team, newly hired, has no said that the bid is over and he's out. |
| 0:32.1 | Like a Mayfly, brightly coloured, very short-lived. |
| 0:36.1 | And you can listen back to series two of America's in four years' time to see if Kanye 2024 |
| 0:41.8 | actually happens or not. |
| 0:43.9 | America's from BBC News. |
| 0:49.0 | The president's anger was on full display yesterday. |
| 0:52.2 | I am your president of law and order. |
| 0:54.9 | Where the two million Americans have tested positive for the coronavirus. |
| 0:58.8 | The country is crying out for leadership. |
| 1:01.1 | Keep America great. |
| 1:02.9 | Where are you from? |
| 1:03.9 | BBC. |
| 1:04.9 | Here's another beauty. |
| 1:08.9 | Hello, it's Emily in London. |
| 1:11.0 | And it is John in Washington. |
| 1:12.9 | And Anthony, also in Washington. |
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