Democratic National Convention

The political conventions this time of year are a time for politicians and their parties to woo and reward the big money that’s driving their campaigns. At the Republican Convention this week, and next week’s Democratic convention, there are a number of opportunities for the politically powerful to connect.

The keynote speaker is Virginia’s former Governor, Mark Warner, but the star of the show will be Hillary Clinton.

At this week’s convention: uncertainty around Hillary Clinton supporters, and delegates still getting used to Obama’s VP choice.

Guest: Michael Kazin, professor of history, Georgetown University. As member of the Students for a Democratic Society, he was arrested at the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Matthew Bell, who has just finished covering both the Democratic and Republican conventions.