What the 2020 Campaign Sounds Like

Published: Aug. 22, 2019, 9:56 a.m.

Song playlists at presidential campaign rallies can be about more than music \u2014 they can reflect a candidate\u2019s values, political platform, identity and target audience. We examine the role of these playlists in the 2020 campaign. Guest: Astead W. Herndon, who covers national politics for The New York Times. For more information on today\u2019s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.\xa0\n\nBackground reading:The Times analyzed playlists used by nine Democratic candidates and President Trump to see how they help set the tone for each campaign. Turn your sound on.