About this episode

Journalists hold a fantasy draft to predict potential candidates for the 2028 presidential race.

Journalists Astead Herndon, Don Lemon, and Kara Swisher hold a fantasy draft to find out who has the best shot at becoming president in 2028.  This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Sarah Schweppe, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by Astead Herndon. Flags are displayed on the lawn of the National Mall with the U.S. Capitol Building in the background. Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images. You can also watch this episode on youtube.com/vox. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Astead Herndon

Guests: Don Lemon, Kara Swisher

Topics covered

• 2028 presidential race
• politics
• fantasy draft
• journalism
• elections

Keywords

• presidential race
• fantasy draft
• Astead Herndon
• Don Lemon
• Kara Swisher

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vox Media, Vox, youtube.com, podcastchoices.com

Places: National Mall, U.S. Capitol Building

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