After the attempt on former President Donald Trump's life in Pennsylvania last week, there has scarcely been a more anticipated Republican National Convention - and Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie is there to see it all.
The Wisconsin city has seen a deluge of delegates, as the official nomination of Trump as the Republican candidate for the presidency takes place.
Here, we give you all of the colour from on the ground - the sights, the sounds and the ...eccentricities of the largest gathering of American conservatives.
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The atmosphere at the Republican National Convention
Josh joined Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder during day one of the convention, with the attempted assassination of former President Trump still fresh in everyone's minds.
They discussed what the atmosphere was like among Republicans after a fraught and frightening weekend:
Trump’s first public appearance since the shooting
On Monday evening, Trump took the stage for the first time since the shooting that occurred at his rally.
Josh spoke to assorted attendees at the Republican National Convention to get their thoughts, which included delegates, rappers and ‘Gucci Granny’:
Political issues on full display at the RNC
American politics has rarely felt as divided since the Vietnam War. With two sides battling for the White House in November, these debates often turn into protest on US streets.
Outside the convention centre in Milwaukee - Democrats protest for Palestine, inside - there are issues with illegal immigrants, and thoughts on being a black Republican.
Here is his report:
