Economic populism, Ukraine, Trump's staying power: Takeaways from Monday's RNC speeches

Published July 15, 2024 at 11:19 PM EDT

NPR's Deirdre Walsh and Ron Elving recap the convention's opening night, including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters president's closing speech focused on labor and economic inequality.

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