Podcast Summary
National Security and Foreign Policy, RNC Day 3: RNC Day 3 focuses on national security, immigration, and foreign policy, with speakers expected to criticize Biden's handling of Afghanistan and immigration, while Iran denies involvement in a failed assassination attempt against Trump and plans legal action.
The Republican National Convention's third day will focus on national security, immigration, and foreign policy, with Vice-Presidential nominee J.D. Vance delivering a prime-time address. Conservatives are divided over foreign aid to Ukraine but united in their support for Israel. Speakers are expected to criticize President Biden's handling of troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Meanwhile, Iran denies any involvement in a failed assassination attempt against former President Trump and plans to legally pursue Trump over the assassination of a top Iranian general. Italy has issued severe heat warnings due to a spike in temperatures caused by hot air from northern Africa. The Republican Convention, Iran's alleged involvement in the Trump assassination attempt, and Italy's heat wave are the main stories of the day.
Female runners identity crisis: Elite female runners are facing a controversial issue where they are being told they cannot compete due to their biology, questioning their identity as women, and making difficult choices.
While wildfires continue to pose a threat in Italy, requiring the Italian Civil Protection Agency to respond with water-dropping aircraft, and stocks experience mixed trading on Wall Street, a significant issue in the world of sports is coming to light. Elite female runners are facing a controversial issue, as they are being told they cannot compete due to their biology. This goes beyond just being unable to participate; they are being questioned about their very identity as women. This issue, which has a long history in women's sports, is explored in the new series "Tested" from CBC and NPR's Embedded Podcast. These athletes are being forced to make difficult choices as they navigate this complex and deeply personal issue.