What’s the Democratic party's vision for America? And is it achievable? 

DNC, Day Two: A Look At The Democratic Party Platform

Dorey Scheimer

Senior Editor, On Point

Meghna Chakrabarti

Host, On Point

In this image from video, Eva Longoria, serving as moderator, speaks during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)

Day two of the Democratic National Convention. We examine the party’s platform in detail. From ideas on controlling the pandemic to resuscitating the economy, what’s the Democratic vision for America? And is it achievable? Kimberly Atkins, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Brad DeLong and Rep. Ro Khanna join Meghna Chakrabarti.

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A sketch from Harpers' Weekly of the Wigwam interior during the 1860 Republican National Convention in Chicago, IL. (Creative Commons)

A sketch from Harpers' Weekly of the Wigwam interior during the  1860 Republican National Convention in Chicago, IL. (Creative Commons)

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The 1936 Democratic National Convention opens in Philadelphia, PA on June 23, 1936. (Courtesy Philadelphia Record Photograph Collection)

The 1936 Democratic National Convention opens in Philadelphia, PA  on June 23, 1936. (Courtesy Philadelphia Record Photograph Collection)

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