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Aug 24, 2020

National political conventions? Or are they more like infomercials now?

Virtual events have their pros and cons in the COVID-19 economy. Plus, Rio Tinto cuts executive bonuses after the destruction of Australian indigenous sacred sites. And, Microsoft joins the Big Tech battle over app stores and video games.

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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, wave to supporters via video conference on the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention in Wilmington, Delaware.
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For political parties, virtual conventions have their pros and cons
by Justin Ho
Win McNamee/Getty Images
It’s harder to convey enthusiasm, but easier to ensure consistent messaging.
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Mining giant Rio Tinto slashes executive bonuses after the outcry over destroyed Australian indigenous sacred sites
The BBC’s Frey Lindsay has more.
Microsoft is backing the maker of Fortnite in a Big Tech battle with Apple
Marketplace’s Nova Safo has more.

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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

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National political conventions? Or are they more like infomercials now?

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Segments From This Episode

For political parties, virtual conventions have their pros and cons

Mining giant Rio Tinto slashes executive bonuses after the outcry over destroyed Australian indigenous sacred sites

Microsoft is backing the maker of Fortnite in a Big Tech battle with Apple

Music from the episode

The Team