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Unlike Father, Unlike Son

There were protests throughout Philadelphia yesterday, as police arrested hundreds of demonstrators. Hundreds of delegates were prevented from boarding buses to go to the convention center, as activists conducted sit-ins on main streets and blockades in front of hotel doors. Today, we are going to talk to a father and son from South Carolina. The father is a delegate to the convention and the son is a protester.

Guests:

  • Rick Beltram, a Republican delegate from South Carolina and head of his District.
  • Steve Beltram, the son of Rick and is here in Philadelphia protesting the Republican National Convention.
  • Warren Mowry, a Republican Delegate from South Carolina and head of his district.

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