On the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Gayle talks with Donna Brazile, an author, educator and senior political strategist for the Democratic Party. As the campaign chair for Al Gore's 2000 presidential campaign, Donna became the first African-American to lead a major presidential campaign. Donna is also a weekly contributor and political commentator on CNN's Inside Politics and American Morning.

Gayle also talks with Luke Russert, son of journalist Tim Russert, who died of a heart attack in June 2008.