Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.
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Democratic National Convention: Tuesday, July 26
Day one of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. This episode: host/campaign reporter Sam Sanders, campaign reporter Asma Khalid, and editor/correspondent Ron Elving. More coverage at nprpolitics.org. Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org
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Quick Take: Clinton Picks Kaine
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine will be Hillary Clinton's running mate as the Democratic nominee for Vice President. This episode: host/campaign reporter Sam Sanders and White House correspondent Tamara Keith. More coverage at nprpolitics.org. Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.
Republican National Convention: Friday, July 22
Day four of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. This episode: host/campaign reporter Sam Sanders, campaign reporter Sarah McCammon, and editor/correspondent Ron Evling. More coverage at nprpolitics.org. Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org
Republican National Convention: Thursday, July 21
Day three of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. This episode: host/campaign reporter Sam Sanders, campaign reporter Asma Khalid, and political editor Domenico Montanaro. More coverage at nprpolitics.org. Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org
Republican National Convention: Wednesday, July 20
Day two of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. This episode: host/campaign reporter Sam Sanders, congressional correspondent Susan Davis, and editor/correpsondent Ron Elving. More coverage at nprpolitics.org. Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org
Republican National Convention: Tuesday, July 19
Day one of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. This episode: host/campaign reporter Sam Sanders, congressional correspondent Susan Davis, and political editor Domenico Montanaro. More coverage at nprpolitics.org. Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org
Episode 39: Vacations
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Quick Take: Attack in France; Trump Delays, Picks Pence
More than 80 people are dead after a man driving a truck crashed through a crowd of people celebrating Bastile Day in Nice, France. Donald Trump quickly said he would delay announcing his running mate, then did announce his running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence. This episode, host/White House correspondent Tamara Keith and political editor Domenico Montanaro. More coverage at nprpolitics.org. Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.
Weekly Roundup: Thursday, July 14
Donald Trump's VP pick has the political world buzzing, with the GOP convention right around the corner. This episode: host/campaign reporter Sam Sanders, campaign reporters Sarah McCammon and Asma Khalid, and political editor Domenico Montanaro. More coverage at nprpolitics.org. Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org. Producer's note: This episode was recorded and produced before the events in France and subsequent news that Donald Trump would postpone the announcement of his running mate...