The first presidential debate takes place this week.
Danielle discusses its unusually early timing, and unusual format - no live audiences, and the muting of microphones while a candidate is not talking.
Donald Trump is expected to take the opportunity to announce his running mate.
And Danielle looks at the culture at the former president's rallies, including the circulation of misogynistic merch.
Danielle Kurtzleben is a political correspondent assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.