The Battle Over the Democratic Party's Future

<p><em>This episode contains strong language. </em></p><p>Today’s Senate primary in Kentucky has been transformed by the outcry over police brutality. What can the election tell us about the future of Democratic politics? Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/jonathan-martin?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank">Jonathan Martin</a>, who covers national politics for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily" target="_blank">nytimes.com/thedaily </a></p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>Amy McGrath was considered a safe bet in the<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/22/us/politics/charles-booker-amy-mcgrath-kentucky-advertising.html" target="_blank"> Democratic primary in Kentucky</a>. But the recent movement for racial justice has elevated the candidacy of her African-American rival,<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/20/us/politics/amy-mcgrath-charles-booker-kentucky-senate.html" target="_blank"> Charles Booker</a>, in the race to defeat Mitch McConnell.</li></ul>