Tara and Alex Thompson from Axios get together to share their instant reactions to the vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance. They examine all the highlights, break down each candidate’s performance, and talk about what both campaigns need to do going forward as we head down the homestretch of the election.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Alex Thompson

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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