No crowd. No balloons. Almost no risk of spreading a highly contagious virus. Sounds … thrilling, right? As Democrats across the country prepare to convene (virtually) for the DNC, POLITICO’s Natasha Korecki explains why this year’s unique event could make it tougher than ever to energize viewers. Plus, Nancy Pelosi calls the House back early to address the looming crisis at the Postal Service. And Trump amps up the pressure on TikTok.

Natasha Korecki is a national correspondent for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

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