Why Democrats have Walz-mania

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🗓️ 6 August 2024

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey at wbur.org/survey. Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket. Minnesota Reformer's editor-in-chief Patrick Coolican gives us a closer look at Walz. And, video game performers are entering their second week of a mass strike. What do they want from negotiations with video game producers? Chief contract negotiator Ray Rodriguez answers that and more. Then, 'tis the season for sweet, juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes. Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst shares three recipes that show off the seasonal fruit, including a salad, a cold soup and a fried tomato perfect for a sandwich.

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1:31.8	Today on the show, three new recipes to celebrate tomato season from Kathy Gunst.
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1:56.2	picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walls as her running mate. Walls is a 60 year old
2:01.7	military veteran who used to teach social studies and coach high school football
2:06.0	and he has quite a progressive record during his two terms as governor of Minnesota.
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