The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz

Overview

FRONTLINE investigates the lives and views of Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz as they run for vice president. Drawing on interviews with those who know Vance and Walz well — friends, advisors, journalists and political insiders — the documentary traces how these two men from the middle of America found their opposing political voices and explores the ideas and influences they would bring to the White House.

Directed by Gabrielle Schonder

Top cast

Tim Walz

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JD Vance

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Dan Driscoll

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Vivek Ramaswamy

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Donald Trump

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Kamala Harris

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Simon van Zuylen-Wood

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Sofia Nelson

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Dan Clement

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Sam Brodey

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Jacob Reitan

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Ernesto Londoño

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Nick Frentz

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Ryan Winkler

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Brian Bakst

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George W. Bush

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Terry Morrow

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Peggy Flanagan

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Briana Bierschbach

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Marshall Kosloff

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