Was Kamala Harris' closing speech at the Democratic National Convention powerful enough to shake the Republicans? Who were the most successful speakers at the DNC? What are some key differences between American politics and the UK?

Join Rory and Alastair as they react to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and Kamala Harris' first speech as the Democratic nominee.

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