Ave Maria in the Afternoon – July 15, 2024 – Hour 2
We continue our coverage of the assassination attempt of Donald Trump. Paul Kengor’s son was there, and Paul tells us what he saw. We also learn more about new VP nominee JD Vance with Peter Laffin.
Marcus’ Monologue: Virtue from the Fires of Tragedy
The image of Donald Trump, bleeding from his ear, raising a fist with the US flag in the background, will go down in US history. The attack is a barometer for just how divided our country has become. Marcus discusses.
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Trump’s Would-Be Assassin and the Twisted Quest for Human Glory
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Who is JD Vance?
This afternoon Donald Trump kicked off the Republican National Convention with the news that he has selected JD Vance as his running mate. Peter Laffin fills us in.
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Trump’s Selection of J.D. Vance as VP Pick Signals Shift From Traditional Conservatism
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In My Hometown — Trump the Fighter
Before Saturday, most people had never heard of Butler, Pennsylvania. It’s now the center of the world’s attention. Paul Kengor’s son was at the rally on Saturday and saw everything firsthand. Paul has more.
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In My Hometown — Trump the Fighter
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Trump Rewrites Speech to focus on Unity
Former President Trump said this morning that he has completely rewritten his speech for the GOP convention to focus on unity, rather than the policies of his opponents. We talk more about this and the political fallout of the assassination attempt with Hunter Baker.
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