Today, we take a look at the race for the White House, following the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Did Kamala Harris do enough to connect with the voters this week? Will Trump’s attacks on her work? And what impact will Robert Kennedy JR’s decision to drop out have on the race? You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Paddy O’Connell, James Cook and Marianna Spring. It was made by Chris Gray with Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Matthew Cadman. The editor is Sam Bonham
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Well, we've just come off air.
We've just finished our live show on BBC Radio Four, which I think was okay.
It started Paddy, though.
Thanks for that.
With a discussion about the ironing board I'm using as a desk, which.
So thanks.
Thanks for unveiling, uncovering the wiring.
Well, I think newscasters know a lot about your ironing board, but, yeah, we've mentioned it before.
I think Paddy and I were both quite taken aback by it, actually.
It's quite effective.
Yeah.
I mean, I.
When I grew up, I used to think that news readers wore shorts in the summer under the desk, and they had, like, very smart tops or, you know, or they were wearing a bikini under the desk.
Well, if the truth be told, paddy, I have appeared on the 06:00 news wearing shorts under suit.
Have you?
Yeah, years ago, outside the scottish parliament in a blisteringly hot summer.
And I had my feet.
I'd been standing in the ponds outside the parliament.
It was so hot.