The regulars discuss Walz pick and shape of the race. David French joins to talk about Trump v. United States. 



highlights / lowlights

 

Mona: The life of Penny Parker (1927-2024).



David: Highlight: The USA's Medal Count



Lowlight: China's Gold medal count



Linda: What’s better than calling Trump weird? (David Broockman and Josh Kalla, Slow Boring)



Damon: The Book of Illusions by Paul Auster.



Bill: Highlight: He's still on Cape Cod

Lowlight: Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader in show of defiance (AP)