Checks and Balance: Coalition control

The Democrats used their convention this week to showcase the breadth of the coalition built to oust President Trump. Republican defectors shared a platform with leftists like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. But climate, minority rights, even capitalism, are all areas of disagreement. Can Joe Biden unite the party? Host John Prideaux, The Economist's US editor, with Jon Fasman, Washington correspondent, and Charlotte Howard, New York bureau chief.  For access to The Economist’s print, digital and audio editions subscribe: economist.com/2020electionpod  The Economist is seeking applicants for two paid fellowships in America.  

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