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Aug 28, 2020

The RNC and DNC talked about two very different economies

At both conventions, the economy figured prominently. But what’s the reality of where it’s at and where it’s headed? Plus, blackouts in California point to another reality: The entire U.S. has an old electric grid in need of upgrades.

The RNC and DNC talked about two very different economies — Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

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The RNC and DNC painted very different pictures of the U.S. economy
by Sabri Ben-Achour, Candace Manriquez Wrenn, Erika Soderstrom and Alex Schroeder
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It was Trump’s appeal to American prosperity versus Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan.
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California blackouts trigger debate about electric grid resilience
by Andy Uhler
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A heat wave and record levels of electricity demand are straining infrastructure.
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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