<p>LA Times columnist Patt Morrison speaks with author and historian Douglas Brinkley about the history of American political conventions and what we might expect from those in Cleveland and Philadelphia this year. </p>

LA Times columnist Patt Morrison speaks with author and historian Douglas Brinkley about the history of American political conventions and what we might expect from those in Cleveland and Philadelphia this year.

<p>LA Times columnist Patt Morrison speaks with author and historian Douglas Brinkley about the history of American political conventions and what we might expect from those in Cleveland and Philadelphia this year.&nbsp;</p>

Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley: Clinton, Trump and the long, messy history of political conventions

A companion podcast to L.A. Times columnist Patt Morrison's weekly interview series "Patt Morrison Asks." Patt Morrison is a longtime Los Angeles Times writer and columnist who has a share of two Pulitzer Prizes. Her broadcasting work has won six Emmys and 11 Golden Mikes. Her book about the Los Angeles River was a bestseller, and she was the first woman in nearly 25 years to be honored with the L.A. Press Club’s lifetime achievement award. Pink’s, the legendary Hollywood hot dog stand, named its veggie dog after her.

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