Kamala: Next in Line

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With Kamala Harris at the center of the 2024 Presidential election, it’s time to listen to this series that goes deep into her rise to the pinnacle of national politics. From Wondery and MSNBC, host Joy Reid paints an intimate and immersive portrait of Kamala Harris’ journey, from her humble roots to becoming the first Black woman elected Vice-President. From Oakland to Howard University, from California to Washington D.C., experience Kamala’s story as it has never been told before, and gain a deeper understand of what shaped her and what drives her today.

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BONUS: Kamala Harris and the Rainbow Sign - Into America

As a bonus for “Kamala: Next in Line” listeners, we’re sharing a special preview of “Into America,” a podcast from MSNBC that’s hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee. The latest episode explores the little-known story of a place that shaped Kamala Harris’ identity – the Rainbow Sign. It was a Black cultural center in Berkeley, California that opened its doors in 1971 and welcomed the likes of James Baldwin, Nina Simone, and Shirley Chisholm. Odette Pollar, whose mother Mary An...

Nov 19, 2020•6 min

Not the Last | 7

A nation has voted - and Kamala Harris and Joe Biden are heading to the White House. So what comes next? Joy speaks with MSNBC contributors Jonathan Capehart and Errin Haines, and host of the podcast Into America, Trymaine Lee. All episodes are now available ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/nextinline Support the show by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Nov 16, 2020•41 min•Ep. 7

What’s Next For Kamala Harris? | 6

November 3rd is upon us. Will Kamala Harris be the 49th Vice President of the United States? And what kind of Vice President would she be? Joy speaks with NBC reporters Ali Vitale and Kasie Hunt about what comes next for Kamala Harris. All episodes are now available ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/nextinline Support the show by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Nov 02, 2020•36 min•Ep. 6

Running on Empty | 5

Her political career was accelerating but she hit a brick wall when she ran for president. How did Kamala Harris go from frontrunner to also-ran? All episodes are now available ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/nextinline Support the show by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Oct 26, 2020•28 min•Ep. 5

For the Prosecution | 4

She battled the banks. She opposed Proposition 8. Kamala Harris has often been described as a “progressive prosecutor.” But does her record as San Francisco District Attorney and California Attorney General back up that claim? All episodes are now available ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/nextinline See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Oct 19, 2020•34 min•Ep. 4

Tested | 3

Just months after being sworn in as San Francisco District Attorney a police officer is shot and killed and Kamala Harris faces her toughest test. She must decide whether to stick with her values or cave to public pressure. Her decision gains her enemies - and will haunt/plague/torment her as she rises in California politics. All episodes are now available ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.ap...

Oct 12, 2020•35 min•Ep. 3

The Education of Kamala Harris | 2

From the election campaign that brought her head-to-head with her toughest opponent to the school debates where she honed her skills, how did Kamala Harris’ time at university prepare her for her run for Vice President? All episodes are now available ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/nextinline Support the show by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Oct 06, 2020•25 min•Ep. 2

Fajitagate | 1

A fight over fajitas sets off a battle between the San Francisco Police Department and the District Attorney. Amid the political turmoil Kamala Harris launches her first run for office. All episodes are now available ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/nextinline Support the show by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Oct 05, 2020•27 min•Ep. 1

Introducing Kamala: Next in Line | Premieres October 5th

Kamala: Next In Line premieres October 5th, 2020. All episodes are now available ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/nextinline See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 21, 2020•2 min

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