Conventions vs. covid-19: Trump’s push for a spectacle while the virus surges

Why is Trump so adamant about holding an in-person convention during a pandemic? How might the RNC be a critical campaign moment for Trump? Reporter Michael Scherer explains how this year's conventions will look unlike any modern conventions we've seen.

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The Washington Post’s Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann gather for a weekly in-depth conversation about politics and power. From presidential candidates to members of Congress to the judicial system, Sidebar dives deep on the topics and people at the forefront of the political conversation. The crew sits down each Thursday (with the occasional breaking news episode) to discuss what has happened that week, and what’s coming up the next week – with guest appearances from Washington Post reporters.