As Democrats begin the first night of their virtual 2020 convention, “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell previews what former Vice President Joe Biden is looking to accomplish. O’Donnell spoke to “60 Minutes” correspondent John Dickerson and CBS News political contributors María Elena Salinas and Jamal Simmons about what the presumptive nominee needs to do to help his chances in November. Source

The high-end gin company, co-owned by the “Deadpool” star, generated buzz after mocking a widely panned Peloton ad. Source

In the middle of a major heat wave, experts fear climate change could bring about more extreme weather. Desert-like conditions are much more likely on a compromised planet. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli spoke with historian Donald Worster and scientist Tim Cowan about the possibility of another Dust Bowl. Source

Parts of the Democratic party have shifted to the left in recent years. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is arguably one of the biggest driving forces behind that shift. His former presidential campaign manager, Jeff Weaver, spoke with Elaine Quijano on “Red and Blue” for a closer look at how progressives will play a role come November. Source

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has accepted Democrats’ request to testify before the House Oversight Committee next week. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe, CBS News political director Caitlin Conant, and Politico White House reporter and associate editor Anita Kumar spoke to CBSN’s Elaine Quijano about the fears the changes at the USPS are sparking about the general election. Source

Democratic Congressmen Ted Lieu and Hakeem Jeffries are calling on the FBI to investigate the postmaster general and U.S. Postal Service to determine if they’ve committed crimes with their recent changes. Congressman Lieu joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the USPS controversy and what he’s watching for in the Democratic National Convention. Source

Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House will hold an emergency session to try and reverse moves made by the Trump administration that have led to delays in mail delivery nationwide. This comes as the Postal Service warns all 50 states and the District of Columbia it can’t ensure mail-in ballots will be delivered in time to be counted this November. Nancy Cordes reports. Source

Democrats are gathering this week to formally nominate Joe Biden as the party’s candidate for president. This year, however, the Democratic National Convention will take place online due to the coronavirus. Ed O’Keefe has the latest. Source

There is growing concern about how COVID-19 and health and racial disparities may contribute to voter suppression this November. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined “Red and Blue” to discuss how political parties and legal groups are fighting to protect America’s right vote. Source

Senator Kamala Harris is set to speak Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention, as she’s poised to become the first woman of color to run for the vice presidency on a major party ticket. Edward-Isaac Dovere, a staff writer for The Atlantic, and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss the significance of Harris and how she emerged as Joe Biden’s pick for running mate. Source