Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate due to his strong economic policies and significant appeal in the Midwest. Historically, strategic choices like this have been made to bolster electoral chances in pivotal regions, such as John F. Kennedy’s selection of Lyndon B. Johnson in 1960 to secure Southern states.

With Walz’s progressive record on economic issues and his Midwestern roots, will his addition to the ticket influence swing states like Michigan and Wisconsin?

To answer that question and more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas was joined by Allan Lichtman, History professor at American University, who is an expert on the US presidency, political history, and campaigns.