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We Decide: Day One, Live Coverage of the Democratic National Convention


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The first day of the Democratic National Convention was labor heavy, featuring the heads of at least seven unions. We take we take up housing and labor issues facing the city of Chicago — and across the nation.


Co-anchors Jenna Flanagan and Chali Pittman speak with local journalist Kari Lyderson about the Bring Chicago Home campaign, Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates, Lisa Lee of the National Public Housing Museum, and Rev. William Barber.


They turn to live speeches on the floor from Presidential nominee Kamala Harris, UAW head Shawn Fain, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes. Plus, executive director and correspondent Bob Hennelly gives us updates from the floor of the United Center.


This is We Decide: America at the Crossroads, from the Pacifica Radio Network. National coverage is supported by sustaining sponsorships from unions representing close to two million rank and file members. Graphic: Ariandy Luna

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