The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.  

Brad is first joined by John Bennett, Editor at Large at Congressional Quarterly and Roll Call, to discuss the dramatic rise of the dynamic duo that is the Harris-Walz presidential ticket.  

Then, Brad is joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.). The two examine the military service record of Minnesota Governor, and Democratic running mate, Tim Walz.
Col. Leighton also breaks down the latest developments in wars in Ukraine and the Gaza strip.  

The website for CQ Roll Call is www.RollCall.com and John's handle on X is @BennettJohnT.
 
Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is CedricLeighton.com and his handle on X is @CedricLeighton.  

Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.

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