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DNC Live Coverage: Wednesday, Aug. 19

North Carolina Public Radio | By WUNC News

Published August 19, 2020 at 3:20 PM EDT

Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Wednesday's speakers include House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former President Barack Obama.

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