Congressional Corner with David Hawkings

By Ian Pickus

Published August 20, 2024 at 10:50 AM EDT

The Democratic National Convention is drawing a contrast with the Republican Party. In today’s Congressional Corner, David Hawkings of The American Leader speaks with WAMC’s Ian Pickus.

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