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The latest on the Republican convention, transracial parenting, check-in at Rio for the summer Games
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Jul 19, 2016
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The latest on the Republican convention, transracial parenting, check-in at Rio for the summer Games

Melania Trump's RNC speech and Michelle Obama's 2008 DNC speech, transracial households discuss race and policing, the upcoming summer Games.
CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 18: Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump introduces his wife Melania on the first day of the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicks off on July 18. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 18: Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump introduces his wife Melania on the first day of the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicks off on July 18. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Melania Trump's RNC speech and Michelle Obama's 2008 DNC speech, transracial households discuss race and policing, the upcoming summer Games.

Young CA delegate reflects on RNC, Melania Trump speech
Listen • 9:15
Claire Chiara joined the show again Tuesday morning to share her reflections and reaction to the Melania Trump plagiarism accusations.
How exactly will Donald Trump 'make America work again?'
Listen • 9:16
If the Republican presidential nominee hopes to win over undecided conservatives, the Cleveland Convention may be his best and last chance.
Recapping day one of the Republican National Convention
Listen • 11:00
Convention attendees heard from a myriad of voices, including former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke.
One of California's youngest delegates arrives at the Republican National Convention
Listen • 6:53
UC Berkeley senior Claire Chiara is a Trump delegate and proud of it. The reason? His views on the LGBTQ community.
How white parents talk with their black and biracial sons about race
Listen • 21:41
This week on The Brood, Take Two's family and parenting segment, we explore how white parents teach their black and biracial kids about interacting with the police.
With 18 days to go, is Rio ready for the 2016 Olympics?
Listen • 9:16
Find out from Jefferson Puff, correspondent in Brazil for the BBC.
The fate of former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca
Listen • 9:40
On Monday a federal judge has rejected a plea deal for former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca.
Could a mysterious case of Zika point to a new mode of transmission?
Listen • 8:54
In a bit of a medical mystery, a person who cared for a Zika-infected relative in Utah also contracted the virus. It's still unclear how it happened.
New music from Jay-Z, Dam Funk, Schoolboy Q and ZULUZULUU
Listen • 11:20
Jay-Z's released a new song about police brutality, Dam Funk embodies contemporary Los Angeles Soul and Schoolboy Q drops a Wu-Tang like collaboration with TDE.