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Podcast: Americast
Episode: Americanswers! Why have the Democrats backed Kamala Harris?
Description: Vice-President Kamala Harris has secured the support of a majority of Democratic delegates to become the party's nominee for president.We answer your questions on how she’s gone from playing a backseat role, to the forefront of the party’s hopes in the election.Plus - how will the Republican campaign respond? What’s George Clooney doing for the Democrats? And did the Secret Service director Kim Cheatle have to resign after the Trump shooting?HOSTS:
* Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
* Anthony Zurcher, North America CorrespondentGET IN TOUCH:
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