Rising: August 2, 2024

Harris’ VP contenders clear schedules ahead of impending VEEP pick

Amber Duke and Nomiki Konst discuss where the 2024 presidential race stands.

Russia releases Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others; why?

Adjunct senior fellow with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Peter Doran discusses the release of American hostages from Russia.

Influencer mom Hannah Neeleman embraces ‘trad wife,’ slams media portrayal

Amber Duke and Nomiki Konst discuss “Ballerina Farm” creator Hannah Neeleman’s defense of “trad wife.”

Katie Couric says Democrats are missing the mark with the working class

Amber Duke and Nomiki Konst discuss Katie Couric’s message for the Democratic Party on the working class.

Victims sue polluters for homicide: Rising reacts

The Lever investigative reporter Lois Parshley elaborates on her reporting that victims of climate pollution are trying to have homicide charges brought against polluters.

US rejects Maduro’s victory in Venezuela election, Blinken says opponent won

Hill staff writer Rafael Bernal discusses the latest on the Venezuelan election, and the U.S. taking a position that opponent Edmundo Gonzalez won, not Nicolas Maduro.

Fallout over Olympic boxing continues

Amber Duke and Nomiki Konst discuss the latest on the gender identity debate that’s happening in Olympic boxing.