After a tumultuous week of campaign news, Republicans wrapped their convention in Milwaukee by officially making former President Donald Trump their nominee. While President Joe Biden struggles with doubts within his own party, many in the G.O.P. believe there\u2019s a new opportunity to reach out to Black voters. On today\u2019s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by political analyst and former RNC Chair, Michael Steele. They discuss the current state of the race, Trump\u2019s ideas about what Black voters want, and the media\u2019s influence on public opinion.\n\nGuests: Political Analyst and former RNC Chair Michael Steele\n\nPodcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola\n\nWant more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking \u201cTry Free\u201d at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices