Whether you love or hate Donald Trump, you’ll need to know about the new player on the block that could take him down in November’s election. Last week Kamala Harris was announced as the Democrats' Vice Presidential candidate, who will stand with presidential candidate Joe Biden to try and defeat Trump. 

 

So given Harris will be critical to taking on Trump, on todays episode we find out who she is and whether she could make the difference for the Democrats and be key to defeating the current President of the United States. Our guest is Maya King – US POLITICO journalist.

 

In today's news headlines:

• Confusion over Prime Minister’s comments about whether or not Covid-19 vaccine will be mandatory
• “No evidence” Sydney hotel quarantine guard who caught Covid-19 did anything wrong
• Joe Biden officially endorsed as Democratic Presidential candidate as Julie Gillard gives advice to Kamala Harris
• Police slam “disgusting” national puppy scam

 

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