{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6155db9059a3fa00137f30a9/6697e5933fac6c4242100068?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"“Celebratory spirit” at the Republican Convention / Vote on von Der Leyen’s future ","description":"<p>The Republican National Convention is taking place this week in Milwaukee, just days after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.</p><p><br></p><p>Irish Times Washington Correspondent Keith Duggan is attending the four-day event and talks to Hugh Linehan about the “celebratory spirit” among Republicans who believe “the election is over in many ways”.</p><p><br></p><p>The pair also discuss the appointment of Trump’s new running mate J.D Vance, who was once one of the former president’s fiercest critics.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Later on, Hugh is joined by Irish Times Europe Correspondent Jack Power who reports ahead of tomorrow’s vote on the EU Commission President.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Ursula von der Leyen will be hoping for a second term, but will she secure the European Parliament's vote?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Irish Times"}