Podcast Summary
Republican National Convention: The RNC highlighted the strong support for Trump and his policies within the Republican Party, with vice presidential nominee JD Vance and former trade adviser Peter Navarro defending his actions, despite ongoing investigations and controversy surrounding his handling of classified documents.
Learning from the Republican National Convention is the strong support for former President Donald Trump and his policies. Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance praised Trump as a once-in-a-generation business leader and celebrated America's past and future under his leadership. Former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro, who served a prison sentence for refusing to cooperate with the January 6th Capitol insurrection probe, also attended the convention and defended Trump's actions. Meanwhile, President Biden tested positive for COVID and canceled an address in Las Vegas, but will continue to carry out his duties from Delaware while self-isolating. Elsewhere, special counsel Jack Smith has appealed a federal judge's decision to dismiss the case against Trump over his handling of classified documents after leaving office. Despite calls for Trump's policies without his personality, political strategist Kellyanne Conway argued that the two are inseparable. Overall, the RNC showcased the ongoing political divide between the parties and the continued influence of Trump on the Republican Party.
Sex Testing in Sports: Judge Cannon's ruling halts Trump's trial, while female athletes face challenges with sex testing in sports, denying them competition and identity
In a recent ruling, Judge Cannon determined that the appointment of the special counsel in the Trump case violates the Constitution. This decision, regardless of the appeals court's final decision, means that Trump will not face trial in the case before the November presidential election and potentially never if he wins. Meanwhile, in the world of sports, female athletes are facing a different kind of challenge. In a new series from CBC and NPR's Embedded Podcast, "Tested," the history of sex testing in women's sports is explored. Elite female runners are being told they cannot compete due to their biology, and some are even being denied their female identity. This series sheds light on the complex and often controversial issue of sex testing in sports and the hard choices these athletes are forced to make.