On the show this week, a packed democratic presidential field makes
getting a spot on the debate stage a challenge for candidates, so some
of them have completely changed their campaign strategies in hopes of
securing a spot. POLITICO national political reporter Elena Schneider
joins the show to talk about the requirements for getting onto the
stage, and how democratic candidates have reacted. Then, national
political reporter Chris Cadelago joins the show to talk about Kamala
Harris, who had a new message in the midwest this past weekend.

Then, Jesus Rodriguez joins the Nerdcast to talk about a story he wrote
for POLITICO magazine, about the takeover of the Venezuelan embassy in
DC, and how that ties into the situation in Venezuela proper.